Native Plants for Restoration: Responsibly Growing and Sourcing Native Plants (online)

Cost: $30, pre-registration required
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of responsible cultivation of native plants for restoration. In this class, we’ll cover key principles of ecological horticulture, delve into the unique challenges faced by native plant nurseries, and discuss how to responsibly source native plants for your restoration site or garden. Gain valuable insights into what to ask when purchasing plants to make informed, eco-conscious choices and essential tips on how to care for native plants to ensure their long-term success. Whether you're an aspiring gardener or a seasoned restoration enthusiast, this class will equip you with the knowledge of how to source for a thriving, environmentally responsible native plant landscape.

Professional credits available: CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, CERP - 2

This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Lea Dyga (they/them) is an ecologist, environmental educator, and community organizer originally from West Michigan. They hold a Bachelors of Environmental Plant Biology from Michigan State University. Since moving to Seattle in 2022, they’ve enjoyed making friends with the local flora and fungi. Lea’s passion for plants, restoration, and community education has led them to pursue a career PNW native plant propagation where their work aims to expand the understanding of native plant propagation techniques and empower the native plant movement.

This class will be delivered online via Zoom.

You may also like the following events from UW Botanic Gardens:

• This Saturday, 23rd August, 10:00 am, Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle
• Next month, 10th September, 06:00 pm, Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Wildflower Embroidery Basics! (in-person) in Seattle
• Next month, 13th September, 10:00 am, Novel Uses of Arboreta: Fungal Diversity in Botanical Gardens in Seattle

Also check out other Workshops in Valkeakoski.