

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator Friendly Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 12:15 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Don't miss this very special event! Gardener and author Elise Howard talks about beautiful, beneficial native plant swaps for some of the most common landscaping plants in New England gardens. She explains why it's important for all gardeners to include some native plants in home landscapes, and how native plants not only support wildlife and ecosystems, but also require fewer fertilizers, pesticides, mulch, and maintenance -- leaving more time for garden pleasures! Elise will be joined by local native plant enthusiast and owner of "Bernadette's Backyard Nursery," Bernadette Grey, for a rich conversation around all things native plants. You won't want to miss it! 

Elise Howard's book, "Plant This, Not That: Introducing Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable and Pollinator Friendly Garden" will be available for purchase at the event.

- Fee: $10/adult 

- Suitable for ages 16+ 

- Pre-registration online required at: https://act.audubon.org/a/plant-not-introducing-native-plant-swaps-more-sustainable-pollinator-friendly-garden

- Call 860-364-0520 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions.


Accessibility 

- Public parking located fewer than 50 yards from the nature center facility.

- Wheelchair and powerchair ramp, access, and restroom located near the rear entrance of the nature center facility. 

- Public restrooms are available on-site.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sharon/plant-this-not-that-native-plant-swaps-for-a-more-sustainable-pollinator-friendly-garden/200029838949623
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://act.audubon.org/a/plant-not-introducing-native-plant-swaps-more-sustainable-pollinator-friendly-garden?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sharon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sharon
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06069
- **lat**: 41.85508
- **long**: -73.45149
- **full address**: 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06069

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Sharon Audubon Center (https://allevents.in/org/sharon-audubon-center/22977063)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06069
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sharon Audubon Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator Friendly Garden ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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