If you are interested in learning more about native plants, curious about their importance, and want to learn how to manage a native plant garden, this well-rounded introductory class is a great place to start. In this 3-hour session, attendees will take a deep dive into the native flora of the Midwest.
Participants will learn:
- The historical and cultural significance of native plants
- The ecological benefits of native plants
- Some native plant identification and scientific classifications
- Techniques used to manage native plants in a garden.
Participants will leave this course empowered with plenty of resources to start a native plant garden in their own spaces.
If you’d like to learn from home, please check out the self-paced online course, Introduction to Gardening with Native Plants (on demand).
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Katarina Holecek, ecological horticulturist
Age: 16 and older
Course number: H185
