Growing Solutions Conference

Virtual Conference

Nurseries, landscapers, and many other green industry leaders help shape Canada’s outdoor environments. However, invasive plants and pests often enter ecosystems through horticultural pathways. In the context of climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing consumer demand for sustainable options, the call for native and non-invasive plant alternatives has never been stronger. There is an urgent need for collaboration, innovative solutions, and practical tools to help the horticulture industry shift away from invasive species and toward practices that protect ecosystems and communities.

This 2-day free virtual event will bring together industry professionals, researchers, Indigenous nations, policymakers, and community organizations to strengthen partnerships, and highlight practices that reduce the risk of invasive species spread through horticulture. Session topics include:

• Industry Perspectives and Initiatives
• Public Awareness and Behaviour Change
• Horticulture Industry-Led Initiatives and Case Studies
• Regional Case Studies
• Growing Solutions: innovative, community-driven approaches to transforming horticulture
• And more!