The Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park is non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to preserving and enhancing the north St. Catharines greenspace. The City of St. Catharines has endorsed this group as the official stewards of the Eco-Park.
Get involved
Please contact us if you're interested in getting involved. We are always looking for assistance with:
- Improving habitat for native pollinators and birds
- Planting native plants and trees
- Removing invasive plants
- Raising community awareness
- Helping plan park activities
- Participating in monthly meetings
Earth Day celebration
Join us on Saturday, April 23 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. as we celebrate Earth Day at the park with a day of planting, cleanup and a guided birding hike. Feel free to bring a shovel or trowel to pitch in.
Visit the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park for more information.
Plant sale
Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each spring, the friends host a plant sale featuring native species of trees, shrubs and aquatic plants. The 2022 Native Plant Sale will be online (pre-order only) with pick-up on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Available plants:
Pick up times:
- Six Pack A: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Six Pack B: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Ten Pack: 11 a.m. to noon
Exact cash payment only upon pick up. Debit, credit, e-transfer or cheque will not be accepted.
Please remain in your vehicle and follow the flow of traffic to pickup your order. Have your email confirmation ready and volunteers will place your order in your vehicle upon pickup.
Fill out a form below for which pack you would like to pre-order between May 9 and 13, 2022.
If you would like to order more than one plant pack, please fill out a separate form for each. If you fill out more than one plant pack form you will be able to pick up your entire order in the timeslot for your first plant pack.
"Pack A" Form "Pack B" Form "Ten Pack" Form
About us
The Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park are very active throughout the year. Over the last 20 years, we've removed tons of garbage, planted thousands of native wildflowers and trees, designed a train network, enhanced park wetland areas, and provided environmental educational opportunities for local schools.
Visit the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park for more information.