During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Gardening Questions Answered: Phenology and Gardening

Join us virtually every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. This month we'll be talking about phenology — the timing and cyclical patterns of events in the natural world — and gardening.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Have you ever wondered where the fairies live? In a fairy garden, of course!

Bring your little one to this creative and fun adventure in gardening. Each child/adult team will work together to create one miniature fairy garden to take home - complete with container, structures, decorations, a live succulent plant and of course, fairies!

Recommended for children ages 5-10 with adult.

Saturday, March 29th @ 10:00 am

During this class you will learn all about vegetable gardening from deciding where to put your garden to when to harvest your bounty.You will also learn about numerous crops that grow well in our area, how and when to plant them, and how to care for your garden throughout the year.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

If you love the idea of eating home-grown salads, a salad box can keep you in greens all season long!

Each box has 2 ft. sq. of growing area and can grow 1-2 lbs. of greens such as arugula, beets, chard, endive, escarole, herbs, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, and spinach. Each participant will make a salad box and receive soil and seeds to get growing!

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

The grocery store produce aisles are full of things that will grow into plants given the right conditions. Many of us have accidentally started growing potatoes or purposely sprouted an avocado pit, but that is just the beginning.

Join us during spring break and get growing! After learning about various ways to propagate plants, each youth will have an opportunity to start two or three plants from materials bought at the grocery store.

Recommended for youth ages 5-10 with an adult.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Join us virtually every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Note that this session will be on the fourth Thursday of the month. We'll be talking about two invasive insects that are of concern in our area — spongy moth and spotted lanternfly.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Saturday, April 26th @ 10:00 am

Integrating Native Plants in Your Garden

Native plants can enhance your garden by adding structure, color, and texture, as well as food for native fauna such as pollinators and birds.During this class we will explore plants native to our region and how you can successfully integrate them into your current gardens transforming them into beautiful native sanctuaries.

Here is an opportunity to make a beautiful spring flower arrangement, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Participants will learn to construct a fresh floral centerpiece. The instructors will review different types of flowers one can use to create arrangements and teach participants how to properly condition flowers before using them in an arrangement. 

Each attendee will design a centerpiece that can be used to beautify their home or given as a gift to brighten someone’s day.

Join us virtually every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. This month we'll be talking about conditioning your cut flowers to prolong their longevity.

Saturday, May 24th @ 10:00 am

Home Composting

Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden, and yard scraps? Would you like to start composting at home? Come learn the basics of home composting including what, where, and how to compost. We also will provide proven suggestions for your home compost bin design and discuss vermicomposting (composting with worms).

Let’s get creative! During this 2-part class we will explore the wonderful texture and scale of various leaves when they are cast in cement. Beginners and experienced leaf casters are welcome. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite leaves for the project.

Saturday, June 14th @ 10:00 am

Creating a Wildflower Meadow

Turning a lawn into a wildflower meadow, a beautiful, interactive plant community made up of native flowers, grasses and sedges, can be a rewarding, creative process. Not only do wildflower meadows attract pollinators and help the environment, they also provide important ecosystem services like infiltration and filtration of stormwater, and nutrient recycling. While most of the work is done during the first year, when planning and planting, it can take a few years to ensure its success. Come learn how to establish a wildflower meadow in your yard — choosing a site, selecting plant species, planting, maintenance, long term expectations.