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, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow - please dress for the weather.
Parking is in the main lot or in the overflow lot at 841 Ralph St.
Pre-registration is required and costs $5.
This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds.
In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants.
2024 Dates:
In-Person:
Saturday January 27 - register here (URL embedded)
Sunday January 28 - register here (URL embedded)
Saturday February 24 - register here (URL embedded)
Sunday February 25 - register here (URL embedded)
Saturday March 9 - register here (URL embedded)
Sunday March 10 - register here (URL embedded)
Saturday October 5 - register here (URL embedded)
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