Nature and Garden Show

Free Speaker and Vendor Event

Kingsville Nature and Garden Show, organized by the Pollinate Kingsville committee, takes place at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street.

It will be held on May 2, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Attend this event to:

Learn about ways to improve environmental sustainability
Discover ways to enhance your gardening skills
Meet like-minded individuals
Browse products related to your hobbies
Purchase native plants
Listen to speaker provided short lectures
Purchase lunch from Bella's Bites

Are you interested in being a vendor at this event? Please apply through our Vendor Application Form.

Do you know a speaker you'd like to see or presentation topic you'd be interested in? Let us know at specialevents@kingsville.ca

Vendors

Pollinate Kingsville Committee will be selling native plants.

Abbie Cosmetic - bath and beauty products
Amor Beauty and Wellness - tallow and natural skincare and wellness products
Bees and Bloom Wellness - bee bed therapy
Bob Verkoeyen - herbal teas, natural loofahs, birdhouse gourd seeds, pawpaw trees, herb satchets, fertilizer and nature pesticides
Garage Glass Art - repurposed materials with handmade glass flowers
Geo & Julies Beach Treasures - framed beach glass and stone pictures
Hidden Haven Farm - alpaca fibre nesting balls, honey, beeswax products, dried floral art, alpaca fibre products
Inside Out Designs - home and garden art from recycled objects
Jewels and Doodles - handmade craft items including sea glass jewellery, greeting cards, decor, knitted plants, educational bundles, and cross stitch pictures
Leslie Alexander - macrame including plant hangers, wall hangings, novelty items
Margarita Stems - locally-grown fresh-cut spring flowers and garden seedlings
SteelBud Metal Works - home and garden metal sculptures
The Glass Forest Studio - nature-inspired handcrafted home and decor
Twisted to Life - crystal trees, sun catchers, bookmarks, car charms
Wendy Ward - locally-blended bird seed

Speaker Schedule

Shaun James: Keynote Speaker

Flowers for Feathered Friends

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Gardening to attract birds can be combined with other gardening, but it requires a few specific considerations. It also has benefits to your landscape beyond the joy of birdsong. This talk is for more than just birders, covering concepts such as biodiversity and native plants.

Shaun James is a sustainable landscaping designer who was named “Garden Communicator of the Year” in 2020 and 2021 by Landscape Ontario. Gardening, with a focus on eco-gardening techniques, has been Shaun’s passion and profession for over 40 years.

Laura Foy

Birding in Essex County

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Learn fascinating tips and tricks about birding in the Essex region.

Laura Foy is a birder with over 800 species spied in her binoculars. She has a Biology degree from the University of Guelph and over ten years of experience with native plants.

Sue Novotny

Getting Started with Native Plants

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Interested in native plants, but not sure where to start? Learn how to start building amazing habitats at home, no matter how small your space or budget.

Sue Novotny is an entomologist by training and a science communicator by career. She's been building small, pollinator-friendly backyard habitats with native plants for over two decades in Canada, Norway and the United States.

How can we help?

Municipal Office
Phone: (519) 733-2305
requests@kingsville.ca

Kingsville Arena Complex
Phone: (519) 733-2123

Kingsville Fire Department
Phone: (519) 733-2314

Municipal Office Hours

Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Nature and Garden Show

Free Speaker and Vendor Event

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