Programs

Do you like to garden? Would you like help declining wildlife or have less of a footprint on the environment? One way to accomplish these goals is by adding native plants to your existing garden or creating a new native garden.

Find out how wildlife is benefited by native plants using explanations by Dr. Doug Tallamy (Bringing Nature Home) and demonstrated by examples from actual native gardens.

This workshop will cover:
- Benefits of gardening with natives
- Overview of site research, planning and preparation
- Basic landscaping concepts
- Characteristics of selected native plants for sun, shade, rain gardens and hummingbird/butterfly gardens
- Lessons learned and helpful tips