Native Plant Workshops
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 (online 12:00-2:00pm)
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.

Red Flowering Currant in front of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House
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.
2025 Spring Dates (Registration Links Embedded):
In-Person:
12 - 3pm, Saturday February 22
2025 Fall Dates:
In-Person:
12 - 3pm, Saturday September 20
12 - 3pm, Sunday September 21
12 - 3pm, Saturday October 4
Online:
12 - 2pm, Sunday October 5 (*note only 2h)