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Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration Inc. was born from a desire to see positive change in the way that we view urban ecological restoration.

We are a service dedicated to restoration through invasive species management, reforestation, and education.

11/17/2025

During a garden upgrade this fall, Andy got creative with the use of some broken pavers! What do you think of this unique garden border? 💚♻️

11/11/2025

Autumn Newsletter 🍂
if you’ve signed up for our seasonal newsletter, you’ll be recieving our newest one in your inbox on Friday morning 📩
If you haven’t signed up, you can do that by heading to the link in our bio 🔗
All previous newsletters can be found at www.sustainableroots.com/newsletter
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11/10/2025

Some vibey pics from one of our fall planting projects in Port Perry 🌲🌳

10/30/2025

Prepping a garden to plant up in the spring 🌱
Fall is a great time to lay the foundation for easier work in the spring 🌸
We’ve been getting a few new garden sites ready for spring by laying down cardboard and soil — one of our favourite low-impact ways to start fresh 🌱
It’s pretty simple: the cardboard blocks light and smothers grass and weeds over the winter, while still letting water through. Then we add a layer of soil or compost on top and let the worms and microbes do their thing. By spring, the cardboard has mostly broken down and the soil underneath is rich and easy to plant into 🌿
It’s a slow, gentle way to transition a patch of lawn into a native plant garden 💚

10/07/2025

Native Plant Gardens 🌸 vs. Traditional Lawns ❌
Take a look at this side-by-side comparison of our client’s newly planted pollinator garden versus their neighbor’s traditional lawn 🌱 The difference isn’t just aesthetic – it’s a game-changer for local biodiversity 🦋
💚 Why Native Plant Gardens Matter:
Supports Local Wildlife: Native plants provide essential habitat and food for birds and beneficial insects. Unlike lawns, which often rely on pesticides and fertilizers, native gardens are rich in life, offering a healthier environment for all creatures 🐝
Drought-Resistant: Native plants are adapted to local climates, making them more water-efficient and better able to thrive with minimal maintenance. This means less need for irrigation and reduced water consumption 💧
Soil Health: Native plants have deep root systems that improve soil structure, prevent erosion, and promote healthier soil 🪱
Reduced Carbon Footprint: By reducing the need for gas-powered lawn mowers and fertilizers, native plant gardens contribute to a cleaner, greener environment 🌎

Let’s be real - lawns don’t do a whole lot. Why settle for a patch of green that does nothing, when you can have a thriving ecosystem right in your own yard? 🤷‍♀️

10/01/2025

💧🌻 RAIN GARDEN 🌷💦
Another great project for
We prepped the space so that volunteers could plant it up and learn more about how rain gardens positively impact the landscape 💚
Even though planting is our favourite part, we’ll happily give it up for educational purposes (and using fun machines during prep helps too!)

09/26/2025

Now booking for Fall and Winter: WOODY INVASIVE REMOVAL 🌳❌
We offer custom management plans for woodlots and trail systems 🪵
Woody invasive species like European buckthorn threaten biodiversity, soil health, and the future of our forests.
At Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration, we provide:
✔️ Safe removal of woody invasive species
✔️ Site-specific management strategies
✔️ Replanting with resilient native trees & shrubs
✔️ Ongoing stewardship for long-term success
From backyard woodlots to trail systems over 10 acres, our team helps restore balance where it matters most.
📩 Book your site visit today → sustainablerootseco.com

09/24/2025

We are so incredibly grateful for the rain this week 🌧️
It was a WILD summer trying to keep up with this drought 🥵
Our job doesn’t end when trees are planted, we want as many of them to survive (and thrive) as possible!! 🌳
This is one of the very real and very present impacts of climate change… all the more reason to keep our wetlands intact, keep our land surfaces permeable for groundwater recharge (aka stop paving paradise already!!!) and to keep tending to the trees that bring us so many gifts (including carbon sequestration and shade/cooling!!!) 💚

Wishing us all a beautiful, rainy week 💦

09/18/2025

We have had much time for posting lately, but here’s a gorgeous woodland sunflower to usher us into fall 🌻
I hope you’re all enjoying the last few days of summer 💛

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09/03/2025

WE HAVE A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR FALL 🌻
Now is the perfect time to plan your native plant garden! 🍂
✨ Fall planting means:
Less stress on plants 🌱
Lower water needs 💧
Strong root growth before winter ❄️
A garden ready to burst into life come spring 🌸
Contact us today to book your site visit and get a personalized quote 💌

08/28/2025

🌲Mini-Forest in the Making!🌲
This week, our team prepared a site for a future mini-forest—a powerful way to bring more biodiversity, shade, and resilience to urban spaces.
But what is a mini-forest?
A mini-forest is a densely planted pocket of native trees and shrubs, designed to grow quickly and mimic the structure of a natural forest. Within just a few years, these sites provide:
🌳 Cooling shade and cleaner air
🦋 Habitat for pollinators and wildlife
💧 Improved soil and water retention
🌍 A boost to local climate resilience
This project is in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation ( ), who work across the Credit River Watershed to protect, restore, and connect people with the natural environment. Their mission aligns beautifully with ours—to restore healthy ecosystems and increase local biodiversity.
We’re so excited to see this patch of land transform into a thriving mini-forest in the years to come. 🌿

08/13/2025

It’s our 3 year wedding anniversary 💚
So we thought we would celebrate by reintroducing ourselves 👋
We’re Andy and Reid, the plant-loving humans behind Sustainable Roots 🌿
Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration grew out of our shared desire to see positive change in the way we care for our urban ecosystems. Together, we help increase local biodiversity through pollinator garden installations, reforestation, invasive species management, and community education.
Andy has over a decade of experience leading native tree planting projects, invasive species removals, and team-building planting events. Though the plants were his first means of connecting with the land, he has recently become enamoured with animal tracking and is in his second year of a tracking apprenticeship program. Reid previously worked as an outdoor educator, connecting people to the plants around them through hands-on workshops, guided walks, and stewardship programs. She is now in school exploring a new path, but still remains at the heart of Sustainable Roots (especially our social media!)
Whether we’re planting trees, removing invasive species, or geeking out over goldenrod with a classroom of curious kids, our mission is the same: to restore and reconnect people with the landscapes we share 🌱💛

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http://sustainablerootseco.com/

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Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration Inc. was born from a desire to see positive change in the way that we view urban ecological restoration. Andrew Ince, Restoration Technician, and Reid Williamson, Outdoor Educator, decided to combine these very compatible skillsets to take on challenges within urban green spaces. With sustainability education at the core, we aim to offer a unique service within this growing industry.

We are a service dedicated to ecological restoration through invasive species control/management, reforestation, and educational outreach. We offer experienced and ecologically responsible invasive species control tailored specifically to each project, with replanting services to promote biodiversity. Additionally, we offer educational opportunities for the local community to engage with the plants that we work with through workshops.

Andy Ince graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Throughout his nearly decade long career in ecological restoration he has lead invasive species removal projects, and native tree planting projects. He organizes and facilitates volunteer, and team-building planting events. He is experienced in implementing tree protection plans, and designing native plant gardens with a focus on xeriscaping.

Reid Williamson graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Sociology, with a Global Experience Certificate. With over eight years of experience as an outdoor educator she provides volunteers and corporate teams with engaging workshops and planting events.