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Projects by and for the community
A habitat in my school
An educational project that aims to raise awareness among 5th and 6th grade students at Bedford and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges schools about urban biodiversity, the creation of habitats for this biodiversity and the importance of ecological corridors.
Microforest
Nestled within Mahatma Gandhi Park, the micro-forest contains 600 trees and shrubs, an optimized space to accommodate a diversity of native plant species. Inspired by the complex structures of the Miyawaki model, it is arranged in different layers: canopy, understory, forest floor, and shrubs, thus promoting a dense and resilient ecosystem.
Collaboration between the Corridor, Hÿf Urban Forests , the borough, the University of Montreal and a multitude of local partners
Honey gardens
One of the essential roles of wildflower meadows is their ability to support our native pollinators. By transporting pollen from one flower to another, these pollinators enable plant reproduction. This process is vital for the production of many fruits and vegetables we consume, particularly those grown in Quebec.
Thus, wildflower meadows are not only havens for biodiversity, but also pillars of our local agriculture and food security. By cultivating and preserving these areas, we contribute to maintaining an essential ecological balance while benefiting from the bounty they bring to our daily lives.
Student projects
Several projects carried out by students as part of their studies have made concrete contributions to the mission of the Darlington Ecological Corridor. Whether through practical tools, guides, or strategic thinking, these contributions demonstrate the strength of the link between academia and action on the ground.
You will find the various guides at this link:
Sounding Flowers - Nomadic Bees
Fleurs Sonores - Abeilles Nomades was a unique artistic and ecological project in collaboration with Ensemble Caprice . Through a series of open-air concerts in the micro-forest of Mahatma Gandhi Park, the project celebrated the link between music, nature and community.
Urban gardening and agriculture
Since 2015, the Darlington Ecological Corridor team, in partnership with the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, has been offering free gardening spaces to interested citizens.
For this purpose, giant gardening pots are available all along Darlington Street and their use is free .
You will find a map of their location: