Hay River residents can pick up flowers, vegetables, and a few remaining boxes of Girl Guide cookies at a public plant sale on June 6, 2026. The Girl Guides of Canada are holding the event as a fundraiser, with sunflowers, smaller flowers, tomatoes, and squash plants available for purchase.
The exact location is still being confirmed because it depends on the weather. Organizers say the sale will go ahead rain or shine, but the setup might shift to a sheltered spot if conditions are poor.
The timing puts the sale just days before Hay River’s average last spring frost on June 11. For local gardeners working with a short 88-day growing season, the plants on offer are well-suited to the subarctic climate and give a head start to the short summer ahead.
The fundraiser supports Girl Guide programs and activities. Cookie sales have been the largest fundraiser for the Girl Guides of Canada since 1929, and the remaining boxes from this year’s campaign will be available at the sale alongside the plants.
Hay River’s interest in gardening has grown alongside recent investments in local food. The Hay River Community Garden Society received $40,000 in grants late last year from Farm Credit Canada and the Field Law Fund to rebuild its greenhouse and expand operations. The town’s Agriculture Plan has also included the community garden, the Fisherman’s Wharf Market, and work to restore land at the former NFTI site for food production.
The plant sale is open to everyone, and exact location details will be shared closer to the date once organizers finalize plans based on weather conditions.
