Native Landscape Design Workshop
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Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable space in this Landscape Design Workshop. University of Illinois Extension will be offering a two-part native landscape design workshop. Part 1, Creating a Native Garden from Scratch lecture allows you to learn design principles and explore native plant selection to create beautiful, drought-resistant landscapes that benefit wildlife. Part 2, the Individualized landscape coaching session allows for personalized advice on your landscape.
Workshop Part I - Creating a Native Garden From Scratch lecture, will be offered on Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 8 pm, at Sangamon County Extension office, 700 S Airport Drive, Springfield, IL. Creating a Native Garden From Scratch educational lecture will be presented by Extension horticulture educator and Extension volunteers. This session will introduce why create a native garden, design concepts, plant lists, examples of plant research, site assessment and preparation, and incorporating native plants into the landscape.
Workshop Part II – Coaching Session for participants to apply what they have learned, will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 4 pm, at Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL. Extension volunteers will provide guidance on drafting a personalized garden layout. Prior to attending the coaching session, participants will need to identify a planting area, the dimensions of the selected area, and review plant selections. Capacity for coaching sessions is limited and attendance at the lecture does not guarantee a spot in a coaching session.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jennifer Fishburn, fishburn@illinios.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating.