Native Plant School: Native Plant Basics
August 8th, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
177 West Hickory
Hesston
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Class Summary:
This class will include an introduction to basic native plant botany including leaf structure, nutrient uptake, soil/root interactions, and plant families. You will leave this class better acquainted with plant systems and needs, along with a good start on how to identify native plants in the wild.
The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains offers numerous workshops that encourage the use of native plants in landscaping. Native plants are drought tolerant, ornamental, and provide food and shelter to wildlife. A landscape rich with native plants can be enjoyed for its beauty and the wealth of birds and pollinators it attracts.
Registration:
- All classes are $10 per person, or $35 when you register for all four classes.
- Register at the door or pre-register by emailing arboretum@hesston.edu
- Members receive a discount or may use a coupon, depending on their membership level.
Native Plant School Summer 2019 Schedule:
- August 8 | 7 pm – Native Plant Basics
- August 15 | 7 pm – Birdscaping
- August 22 | 7 pm & August 24 | 9 am – Sustainable Lawns & Lawn Alternatives (choose one class session)
- August 29 | 7 pm & August 31 | 9 am – Garden Prep & Design (choose one class session)
The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains offers numerous workshops that encourage the use of native plants in landscaping. Native plants are drought tolerant, ornamental, and provide food and shelter to wildlife. A landscape rich with native plants can be enjoyed for its beauty and the wealth of birds and pollinators it attracts.