The City of St. Catharines is recognizing residents and young environmental advocates for helping keep the Garden City looking its best.
The Green Herons received this year's Green Leader Award for their work protecting natural spaces and native species, including creating a pollinator garden at Johnson Park.
The youth-led group also grows native plants in its own greenhouse and will continue maintaining the garden.
The City also handed out Trillium Awards to 14 properties for outstanding landscaping.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)