Why is the meadow important?
For native plants
The Mac Meadow aims at replicating native prairies, often less protected than their forest counterpart. We will monitor this planted vegetation until a self-sustained meadow grows from it.
Rewilding lawns
With our own meadow, we promote rewinding unused laws on a greater scale. We give them a new purpose: promoting biodiversity right in your backyard.
For native pollinators
Some pollinators from our region can only use native plants for feeding, reproduction, nesting, etc. This meadow will thus protect these insects by giving them the right home.
Supports biodiversity
Overall, a native meadow supports local biodiversity at every scale possible: from plants to birds and insects. A whole ecosystem becomes altogether protected.
For native birds
With local insects thriving in the meadow, so will our birds. They will find a new and sustained food source, fit to their original diet.
What really is the meadow?
​Overall view today:
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An area of lawn outside Eco residence
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Divided into small, equal patches
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Each planted with a unique native specie (detailed descriptions available on the Plant page)
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Cover grasses spread all around
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Part of the David Suzuki Foundation Butterflyway project
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Engages students on campus in many classes and projects
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Evolution over time:
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Plants will grow out of their initial patches
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Native species will merge and mix evenly
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No more human intervention necessary
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Native insects will find a long term sanctuary
