Conserving Ontario's biodiversity
We help create healthy ecosystems with source-identified native plants by seed zone. At scale.
Ontario native plants. Source-identified.
With source-identified plants, our plants are tracked by geographic seed zones across Ontario. So they can promote greater biodiversity once planted back into your area.
Knowing where your plants come from helps conserve and restore what's all around us, including local plant genetics and adaptations, wildlife species at risk, and entire ecosystems. It's time to get planting what's good for our landscapes.
Preview wholesale availability
Register and sign in to access the online portal to order. Items sell out each season as orders are processed in bulk. To ensure availability, it's best to contact us early on in your project planning.
See our formats
We offer a range of options based on your project needs and planting seasons —from plugs and bareroot seedlings to large container stock—to bulk seed mixes.
About the conservation nursery
Driven by our experience in ecological restoration and inspired by nature. Get to know more about what we do and why we've been scaling up.
Conservation & restoration project services
We offer a range of services to support restoration work at a largescale from the design and planning to implementation, monitoring and maintenance.
Examples of our work
Over the past 10+ years, we've been fortunate to take part in many exciting projects and opportunities with our clients and partners like:
1) Habitat restoration for National and Provincial Parks such as Point Pelee National Park, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Rouge Park, and more
2) Supply and services for conservation organizations, including invasive management, site preparation, seeding and planting grasslands, meadows, wetland, and forests
3) Contract grow projects for cities and municipalities across Ontario, including Toronto, London, Mississauga, Sudbury, & Ottawa
Field notes & updates
Read the latest updates from our teams working in the field—from the nursery, to restoration project sites, to out in nature.
Now hiring - Native Plant Horticulturist
Join us in our mission to conserve Ontario's native plants.
We've recently added a new careers section to our website where you can check out opportunities to work together at St. Williams Nursery & Ecology Centre. Currently, we are seeking a Native Plant Horticulturist or plant propagation specialist to help grow more Ontario native plants. Read more...
Update on retail orders
Thanks for your interest in helping to conserve Ontario's natural biodiversity. Due to increased demand for native plants, we're currently unable to accept *retail* orders until further notice.
Our goal is to allow more opportunities for pre-orders through our website in the future. Any updates will be announced through our website and newsletter. In the meantime, you can...
Find Source-Identified Native Plants at your Local Loblaw Garden Centres
You can help to Ontario’s natural biodiversity and it can start at home.
We’re excited to share that source-identified Ontario native plants are coming back to Loblaw garden centres with help from World Wildlife Canada. In spring 2021, we are delivering to over 100 locations across the province. Explore the map and find out more details...
Now hiring - Native Plant Horticulturist
Join us in our mission to conserve Ontario's native plants.
We've recently added a new careers section to our website where you can check out opportunities to work together at St. Williams Nursery & Ecology Centre. Currently, we are seeking a Native Plant Horticulturist or plant propagation specialist to help grow more Ontario native plants. Read more...
Update on retail orders
Thanks for your interest in helping to conserve Ontario's natural biodiversity. Due to increased demand for native plants, we're currently unable to accept *retail* orders until further notice.
Our goal is to allow more opportunities for pre-orders through our website in the future. Any updates will be announced through our website and newsletter. In the meantime, you can...
Find Source-Identified Native Plants at your Local Loblaw Garden Centres
You can help to Ontario’s natural biodiversity and it can start at home.
We’re excited to share that source-identified Ontario native plants are coming back to Loblaw garden centres with help from World Wildlife Canada. In spring 2021, we are delivering to over 100 locations across the province. Explore the map and find out more details...