Embracing the Wild: Native Plant Workshop
The CRD, in partnership with Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, offers residents in the Capital Region connected to the Sooke Lake Reservoir water supply a free virtual introductory workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants.
Topics covered:
- Native plant identification and their cultural history
- A review the benefits of native plants
- Information on how and where to grow native plants
- Tips for reducing and eliminating grass based lawns
- Information on how to create natural habitats, such as meadows, thickets, woodlands
- Discussions on how to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden
- Tips on water saving practices
- Includes a tour of the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens
Workshops will be offered virtually via Zoom, 1 - 3pm on:
- Friday, October 1, 2021
- Saturday, October 2, 2021
- Friday, October 29, 2021
- Saturday, October 30, 2021
Workshops are limited to 30 participants and pre-registration via EventBrite is required. Visit Swan Lake's website for more information.