Landscaping Sanctuary Spaces:

What does it take to manage some of Ontario's most sacred spaces? Join host Karina Sinclair and John Perrotta of Mount Pleasant Group as they discuss the unique, perpetual responsibility of cemetery stewardship. From balancing pristine groundskeeping with ecological innovation — like using goats for invasive control and integrating native pollinator gardens — to navigating the complexities of protecting historic monuments, discover how these remarkable landscapes serve both grieving families and the environment.

Resources

Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries

Goats at Natural Burial Sites

The Buzz on MPG Hives

Book: Trees & Shrubs of Mount Pleasant Cemetery by Janet Davis

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