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Landscaping Sanctuary Spaces:
Balancing beauty, ecology & remembrance in cemetery design, with John Perrotta
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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