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, 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)