Preregistration required. A program designed for adults.
Your yard can become a much-needed natural space for wildlife—and a safe resting spot for migrating animals. From starting a successful native garden to becoming a sanctuary for native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, we will cover how to plan for a native garden and select the right plant for the right space.
In the class we will cover:
- Why plant choices matter to native wildlife
- Basic advice for making a diverse, attractive native garden to welcome wildlife
- Suggestions on preparing for your future garden
- How to assess the conditions (sunlight, soil, and water) on your property
- Suggestions for our top native species for gardens
- Garden layout tips, factoring in height, bloom time and color, texture, adult plant size, etc.
- Tips for helping your new plants survive the first year. We’ll touch on dealing with deer and rabbits.
What to expect:
- Through engaging, hands-on activities, participants will create mock gardens by selecting native plants for different yard-types considering height, bloom time and color, texture, adult plant size to make a diverse garden landscape that is welcome for wildlife.
- We will tour some gardens on our property.
- Walking distance will be approximately a half mile on flat trails.
Program participants should meet at the Map Kiosk outside of Rowe Visitor Center at our Rowe Woods location.
Members $10; nonmembers $20 (includes daily admission).
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