08/05/2026
Wilco NW is completing naturalization along the Whitemud and Yellowhead. From planting over 200 shrubs to spreading topsoil on their beds, the Wilco NW crew has been working hard!
Naturalization is the process of transforming spaces to reflect naturally occurring or non-invasive plant species, including flowering perennials, grasses, and, in this case, shrubs. Naturalization projects have been happening in Edmonton since the 1990s.
Today, naturalization can be included as a landscaping component in new developments. This process can improve air quality, reduce urban heat, support biodiversity, and increase an ecosystem's resilience against extreme weather.