About Us

Grow Wild YYC is owned and operated by Sara Jordan-McLachlan. Sara has a BSc in Zoology and MSc in Environmental Practice (which she completed studying urban bobcats). She works and volunteers with a variety of biodiversity related projects including; President of the Alberta Native Plant Council,  member of the Climate Advisory Committee with the City of Calgary (member of the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee prior to this from 2021-2025 when the committee was disbanded), Conservation Researcher with the Miistakis Institute for the Rockies, Naturalist and Education Coordinator with the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society, member of Bird Friendly Calgary and the Calgary Urban Species Response Team and a Butterfly Ranger for the David Suzuki Foundation. 

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When Sara and her husband moved into their new home 17 years ago, she knew she wanted a wildlife garden, she just didn't know how to do it. After discovering the native plant nursery, Wild About Flowers just South of Calgary, Sara was hooked and some might say borderline obsessed with using native plants to bring in the bugs and birds. Now she wants to use her education and experience to help others do the same. From providing basic information about native plants to helping create a garden design for specific wildlife, Sara can help guide you on your biodiversity friendly venture :)