Here is a list of other businesses and non-profit organizations we support within Canada and locally within Alberta:
- Fescue Naturalization is a landscaping company that specializes in nativescaping in the Edmonton area. They offer consultation, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of native plant based projects including urban homeowners.
- Encompassing the Duffield, Tomahawk, Keephills, Entwistle and Wabamun libraries, the Parkland Library system not only provides good reading, but engages its communities with classes and events year round. This great group of people has given Medieval Manor Gardens the chance to share our nature hikes and workshops from Wild Teas to Puddle Gardens, with all ages and have a great time while doing it! Stop in at one of your local libraries to see the latest events they have going on – or maybe even read a book!
- This local not for profit group educates people about the value of native plants and acts as stewards for various nature areas throughout the Edmonton area. Medieval Manor supports them through donations and purchasing locally collected, sustainably harvested seed through them. They have events throughout the year and lots of great information so be sure to take a look!
- Niche Landscapes operates out of Edmonton and offers resilient, sustainable landscape designs including a variety of native plants. They also offer maintenance services on all their installations.
- This business in Spruce Grove is locally owned by a great family! They have a wonderful selection of items for your wild bird friends, pollinators and other nature in your own backyard! Backyard Birds has a wealth of knowledge to help you with any of your questions and needs, from habitats to foods and unique locally made arts and crafts pieces that resonate with being eco-friendly and nature related.
Edmonton and Area Native Plant Trust
- This organization does great things to conserve nature in and around the Edmonton area. They also strive to educate and engage people to take an active role in land conservation. Check out the link to see the Smith Blackburn Homestead and the part Medieval Manor Gardens played to help restore an area invaded by weeds by creating a native pollinator garden.
- All across Canada ALUS helps farmers make better nature based solutions in regards to their land. In Alberta educational seminars are offered along with grants that cover a wide range of topics and issues from soil erosion to wildlife friendly fencing (see our blog on fencing here).
- Many think just of wildlife when they think of this organization (which they do a lot of good work for!), but they also support and educate regarding native plant species. Medieval Manor Gardens is on their native plant supplier list. Check out their ongoing events and new information.
A provincial organization that provides good information regarding invasives, natives, and has plenty of opportunities for volunteering and events. They also encourage planting natives by offering small grants for related projects like pollinator gardens.
- The AFFPA supports the production and farm direct marketing of produce, meat and related items. It also connects consumers to their food through education and direct contact with food production via the producers.
- This province wide entity has a number of clubs within it including the aforementioned Alberta Native Plant Council. It encourages the appreciation and conservation of Alberta’s natural environment.
Blackfly Environmental Services
- Blackfly is a local company that offers environmental assessments, construction monitoring and inspection services, and has strong ties to the indigenous community through programs they provide.
This group helps support the conservation of Alberta’s native pollinators through education, research and collaboration.
This program focuses on helping Canadian tourism businesses, especially Indigenous and rural based ones, get a more solid foundation to be successful. Everything from honing your business idea, to marketing, business plans, and funding opportunities are covered through a combination of mentors with hands on experience in the industry, online instruction, and peer groups. I am working through Step 5 as we speak and the biggest feature I see is support. It isn’t always easy to keep going through the ups and downs of business development, but this team is there to keep you motivated!
Monique from Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions was the first local person and business in the Firecircle program that I resonated with. She lives in Spruce Grove and shares many of the same values that I do. She is a Cree medicine woman that offers Indigenous led cultural and wellness experiences and truly cares about people. We are a great fit because I have the space and wholesale products while she provides amazing experiences and packaging!
Boo-Jee Auntie’s Beaded Cree-Ations
Rebecca is of Cree descent and offers beadwork classes and cultural teaching. She and her partner Scott, have also been a part of Deadmonton and other re-enactment events in the area for some time. What a dynamic, interesting couple! Rebecca will be teaching our Hearts Beading workshop in February, and we can hardly wait to see what other surprises we can cook up!
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