Native plants and pollinator habitat · Ontario
Quinte Conservation Natural Edge Shoreline Planting Kits
Run by Quinte Conservation (with Watersheds Canada's Natural Edge Program)
- What you get
- Subsidized shoreline naturalization kit: site visit, custom planting plan, at least 50 native plants (potted trees, shrubs, wildflowers), fibre mats, mulch, tree guards and care guides
- Who qualifies
- Waterfront property owners in the Quinte Conservation watershed.
- Where
- Waterfront property owners in the Quinte Conservation watershed.
- Status
- Seasonal. Kits available in spring and fall.
- Type of payment
- Discount
What you do
Naturalize your waterfront with a subsidized kit of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers and a custom planting plan.
Requirements
- Free confidential site visit
- Plants chosen for site conditions and owner preferences (access, views, wildlife)
The plan or design it asks for
Staff prepare a customized shoreline planting plan after the site visit.
Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Quinte Conservation's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Apply online for a free site visit
- 2Receive a custom planting plan
- 3Get your subsidized kit in spring or fall and plant it
Sources
- https://www.quinteconservation.ca/learn-and-get-involved/landowner-resources/planting-programs/shoreline-planting/ (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Quinte Conservation Natural Edge Shoreline Planting Kits,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/quinte-natural-edge-shoreline
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