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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping

@reconnect-eco.bsky.social
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Native plant garden design, installation and maintenance in Wakefield, QC. Ecological property assessments, consultations and educational blog posts. www.reconnectingecosystems.ca

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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Andrea Brennan (@reconnectingecosystems)
My red and yellow bins are starting to feel more comfortable in their surroundings!
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Prevention costs less than management!
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Andrea Brennan (@reconnectingecosystems)
Every invasive plant that never gets planted is one less population that future generations will have to spend time and money trying to control. Join the Town of Halton Hills in the fight to ban the...
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Winter isn't over yet! Check out our latest newsletter and rethink the way you treat your sidewalks, driveways and steps during the slippery months. See which plants can tolerate and process salt - you'll want to add some of these to your landscape this year!
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Salt, sand and snow: How to reduce the ecological impacts of winter maintenance
Salt and sand keep us safe in winter, but they don’t disappear when the snow melts. Find out how to make your winter maintenance practices more ecologically responsible - starting today.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Invasive plants disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. They can only be stopped if we know what they are and how to manage their populations. This post explores European buckthorn and how to identify and manage small populations. The more we know, the more we can do! #NISAM2025
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Biodiversity Killers - Episode 1: European Buckthorn
Invasive plants are wreaking havoc all over the world; disrupting ecosystems and reducing biodiversity. Let's look into the issues of European buckthorn and some recommended management strategies.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Who needs to go to space when you can just stare into the melting ice of a lake? #getoutside #springinquebec #reconnectwithnature
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
You can literally see the ice melting and creating this silent, foggy scene! #getoutside #springinquebec
Green trees on the left at the edge of white ice and fog.White ice and fog with dark outline of forest White ice and fog with green trees on the shoreline on the right.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Anyone else see what I see? #mythicalmoss #wildthingsinthewoods #getoutside
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The rocks are waking from their winter slumber!
Moss and lichen on a rock.Moss, lichen and ice on a rockMiss, lichen and ice on a rock with leaves on top of it and snow below.
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Whilst Out Walking @1001species.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Do you plan to start a Wildlife Garden (or just a welcoming patch in a corner) this spring? Here are some ideas to get you started. #Photography #NaturePhotography #NaturalHistory #Conservation #Nature #Rewilding #Gardening #Wildlife #Birds #Gardens open.substack.com/pub/1001spec...
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Wildlife Gardening - Getting ready
PLUS ... spring bird feeding guidelines
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Spring is in the air! Consider adding native plants to your landscape this year and join the #homegrownnationalpark community! #nativeplants #biodiversity #ecologicallandscaping #reconnect
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How to Create a Homegrown National Park in your Backyard
What if the key to preserving biodiversity was in our own backyards?
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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
With spring in the air, find out what native plants are best for your backyard gerden. www.tapinto.net/towns/sparta...
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Sparta Township Environmental Commission Plant This Not That Presentation
Sparta Township Environmental Commission Plant This Not That Presentation
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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 10/03/2025
#ICYMI: Govt announced they'll not issue an Emergency Order for southern resident killer whales, despite acknowledging that the remaining 73 face imminent threats to their survival & recovery—putting them at greater risk of extinction. These 🐋 cannot wait. Help spread the word—reshare this video.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
⚠️ Buyer beware! Wildflower doesn’t necessarily mean native flower! Check out our latest blog post to find out what to watch for when you’re buying seeds this spring. #invasiveplants #nativeplants #biodiversity #ecologicallandscaping
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Good intentions, harmful impacts - the dangers of wildflower seed mixes — Reconnect
Wildflower doesn't necessarily mean native flower. Find out what's in your seed packet before unintentionally planting problems.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! Not sure what an invasive species is? This post explains the differences between native, non-native and invasive plants and what to do if you have any invasives in your garden. #invasivespeciesawareness #nativeplants #ecologicallandscaping #reconnectwithnature
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What are invasive plants? — Reconnect
Invasive species are one of the leading threats to the world’s biodiversity. Many can be found in our own yards. How can we identify them and what should we do when we find them?
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Check out our latest blog post and get a sneak peek into how others are using our consultations to improve the ecological value of their land! www.reconnectingecosystems.ca/blog/boost-your-lands-ecological-value
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Boost your land's ecological value with a personalized consultation — Reconnect
Reconnect provides consultations and ecological property assessments that outline the changes homeowners can make to their landscapes and landscaping practices that will optimize their ecological valu...
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Watersheds Canada @watersheds.ca · 10/02/2025
Calling all waterfront property owners in the Cornwall/Akwesasne region of Ontario! The Natural Edge is now booking site visits in the St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (Cornwall/Akwesasne). Shoreline owners will work with a trained professional to plan and deliver their customized restoration.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
We’re on the map! 🌎 The Homegrown National Park Native Plant Resource Directory that is, joining the many nurseries and service providers across North America that are working together to reconnect ecosystems and create beautiful spaces at the same time! #nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark
Homegrown National Park native plant resource directory, with map showing selected resource, Reconnect of Wakefield QcA map of North America with green and yellow icons showing all resource locations.
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Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping @reconnect-eco.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
❄️ When it's -20 C and everything is covered in snow, it seems impossible that so much colourful life will return! These photos were all taken in early to mid spring - once they start, they never stop! 🌸🌱🐛🐢🍄‍🟫🐝 (Until the next winter, that is!) #nativeplants #biodiversity #reconnectwithnature
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