GameOnBrad
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All I know is there were three of them, practically working together, in the park.
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Northern Light
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Now, since I was down here yesterday, August 29th, 2025, I thought I'd chip in few pics. I'll include a couple of skylines, but, the focus for me here was to do something a bit different and focus a bit more on the plants.
Skylines first, then, the plant tour.
Now to talk about some plants:
Looking down at the Island under the Commissioners Bridge to view Cottonwood trees:
Cottonwoods are native, fast-growers, they are the dominant tree on the Leslie St. Spit.
This is another one, much closer, along the shoreline w/the Commissioners St. Bridge in the background. This tree is already over 15ft tall.
A couple of mixed wildflower shots, then I'll identify some of them for you:
Sneezeweed:
Blue Vervain:
Cup Plant (lots of these in the Meadoway mix as well)
I think everyone knows Goldenrod, but this is a really nice example. Looks like Canada Goldenrod to me, but there are other similar native varieties.
Lilypads:
Swamp Milkweed:
One of @interchange42 's favourite family:
I have a few others that may show up in other posts in the days ahead.
Some notes though: Survival rate overall is good, close to 85% But there are some problematic stretches. The Tamarcks I previously noted will have to be replaced, some oaks too.
Some vegetation communities in the original specs aren't there. I'm wondering if they will be introduced in a phased manner, something I suggested (shade loving plants, once there's shade), I will have to inquire.
I note, without any objection, that pesticides are being used to control non-native invasives at this point. That's a good thing. Reading the signs, they're using Credit Xtreme which is a variation of Glyphosate (Round Up)
as well as Simazine which I haven't seen used all that often in these types of settings. It's used to target plants before they emerge (kill them in the ground).
Skylines first, then, the plant tour.
Now to talk about some plants:
Looking down at the Island under the Commissioners Bridge to view Cottonwood trees:
Cottonwoods are native, fast-growers, they are the dominant tree on the Leslie St. Spit.
This is another one, much closer, along the shoreline w/the Commissioners St. Bridge in the background. This tree is already over 15ft tall.
A couple of mixed wildflower shots, then I'll identify some of them for you:
Sneezeweed:
Blue Vervain:
Cup Plant (lots of these in the Meadoway mix as well)
I think everyone knows Goldenrod, but this is a really nice example. Looks like Canada Goldenrod to me, but there are other similar native varieties.
Lilypads:
Swamp Milkweed:
One of @interchange42 's favourite family:
I have a few others that may show up in other posts in the days ahead.
Some notes though: Survival rate overall is good, close to 85% But there are some problematic stretches. The Tamarcks I previously noted will have to be replaced, some oaks too.
Some vegetation communities in the original specs aren't there. I'm wondering if they will be introduced in a phased manner, something I suggested (shade loving plants, once there's shade), I will have to inquire.
I note, without any objection, that pesticides are being used to control non-native invasives at this point. That's a good thing. Reading the signs, they're using Credit Xtreme which is a variation of Glyphosate (Round Up)
as well as Simazine which I haven't seen used all that often in these types of settings. It's used to target plants before they emerge (kill them in the ground).
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Looking forward to seeing it in 10 years when they vegatation is grown in.
GameOnBrad
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rdaner
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Taken 31 August. They were working on the Crane today!
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bcmc
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ash_iwn95
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Possibly the best shots I've taken in 3 years of flying my drone. Taken Aug 31st evening
txlseries4
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Spotted this in a staff presentation about (private) water taxi accessibility to be given at the next Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
rdaner
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^And the City can also require them to be fabulous/innovative!
GameOnBrad
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So many bumble bees minding their own business and feasting in the park. They are particularly drawn to the yellow flowers.
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Northern Light
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In @GameOnBrad 's post above, the flowers, in order (top to bottom) are:
Yellow Coneflower
Cup Plant
Canada Goldenrod
Blue Vervain
Evening Primrose
Yellow Coneflower
Cup Plant
Canada Goldenrod
Blue Vervain
Evening Primrose
GameOnBrad
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Thanks. The bumble bees are definitely, and particularly, fond of the Cup Plant. There were at least 20 of them, that I could see, enjoying it. They didn't even mind how close I was. They just ignored me and enjoyed themselves.
EllaW
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My last few years living in NYC, the ferry system really took off, and it really gave the waterfront a much bigger presence for me as a resident when doing recreational/touristy things. It would be amazing to have more of that around Toronto.
rdaner
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Finally! Yes several places that I’ve lived have them and they are extremely practical, flexible and a pleasure to use. Just an image of a dock at Bathurst Quay that serves numerous uses.
GenerationLee
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I took a little visit here yesterday, I'm impressed but at the same time, the blinding sun was my main nuisance. Not because of the current lack of shade, but because I'm a night owl.
I was very encouraged by the plant communities and habitats that are being developed here.
I was very encouraged by the plant communities and habitats that are being developed here.