Winnipeg Wildflower Project

The Winnipeg Wildflower Project was established in the spring of 2019 with a goal of restoring urban spaces to native prairie habitat.

In our first few years, with the help of our partner, Prairie Originals, we planted garden sites around Winnipeg to establish a source for native wildflower and grass seed. The seed is harvested every year and shared around the community for prairie restoration and planting projects within the city.

These garden sites provide critical habitat for native pollinators and wildlife. Plus, they add beauty to our public spaces and provide plenty of opportunity for educational and volunteer experiences.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our mission! If you are interested in volunteering with us, please follow along on Instagram or Facebook where we post any volunteer opportunities and schedules!

We hope you'll consider joining us with this goal and help to create a wilder Winnipeg!

Garden Locations

Bishop Grandin Greenway - This seed plot site was planted in 2019 in the north west corner of Bishop Grandin and St. Mary's. It's located along the active transportation path. These plots were made possible with a #RisingYouth grant from Taking It Global. Find the site here!

Point Douglas - This seed plot site was planted in 2020 at the Euclid Food Forest located on Euclid Avenue. These plots were made possible by donations from supportive community members. Find the site here!

Transcona - This garden was planted in 2021 in Rotary Heritage Park along Plessis Avenue, located along the active transportation path. The garden was funded through the Land Dedication Reserve Fund with support from City Councillor Shawn Nason. Find the site here!

Waterfront Drive - This garden was planted in 2021 in Fort Douglas Park at Waterfront Drive and Alexander Avenue. Funding was provided through TD Park People. Find the site here!

Wellington Crescent - This garden was planted in 2022 in Sir John Franklin Park at Wellington Crescent and Lindsay Street. The garden was funded through the Land Dedication Reserve Fund with support from City Councillor John Orlikow. Find the site here!

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are based on Treaty One Territory, the traditional land of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree and Dene People, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

The Winnipeg Wildflower Project is committed to reconciliation and take action by reintroducing and holding space for native plant species whose populations have declined as a result of colonization. We recognize the importance of native plants and their connection with Indigenous Peoples and hope to ease access to native species in our garden spaces and within Winnipeg.