Embracing the Wild: Native Plant Workshops

In collaboration with the CRD

Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants.

You will learn about:

native plant identification
an overview of the cultural history & ecological benefits of native plants
a tour of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens, and
an introduction to the CRD’s water conservation program

Time: 12:00-3:00 pm
Where: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, white tent beside the Nature House

Saturday April 1 - (in-person full!) register here for online spots

Sunday April 2 - register here

Saturday Apr 8 - register here

Sunday Apr 9 - register here

Saturday September 16 - register here

Sunday September 17 - register here

Saturday September 30 - register here

Sunday Oct 1 - register here

Pre-registration is required. Each workshop has a maximum enrollment of 20 participants online and 30 participants in person.

Red Flowering Currant in front of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House

Feel free to bring your draft garden plan! Check out some resources for drafting a garden plan are here and here.

Lecture portion is outdoors under our big white tent beside the Nature House at 3873 Swan Lake Rd. and tour afterwards in the gardens. Dress for the weather.