Native Landscape Design Workshop Series 2026

Native plants are beautiful, beneficial to wildlife, and adapted to weather extremes, but how do you make them look their best in your home landscape? Learn design principles and native plant selection and maintenance in this workshop with University of Illinois Extension.

This workshop has two parts:
1. Educational lecture by Extension horticulture educators and Master Gardeners. This session will introduce the Conservation@Home program, design concepts, plant lists, examples of plant research, site assessment, and incorporating native plants into the landscape. Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00-8:30pm CST via Zoom.

2. At the end of the lecture, attendees will be invited to attend one of two virtual coaching sessions, where they will be mentored by a Master Naturalist or Master Gardener who will help with garden layout, plant selection, and troubleshooting. These coaching sessions will be held on Zoom on February 12th and 26th, 6:00-8:00pm. Homework is required to attend the coaching session. Capacity for coaching sessions is limited, and attendance of the lecture does not guarantee a spot in a coaching session.

Registration Deadline: January 29, 2026

Workshop PART I - Thursday, January 29, 6:00-8:30pm

Topic: Intro to C@H, design concepts, plant lists, researching plants example, site assessment example, incorporating native plants into the landscape case study.

Workshop PART II – Coaching Session

Participants choose one date to attend:

Thursday, February 12, 6:00–8:00 pm --OR-- Thursday, February 26, 6:00–8:00pm

Breakout Rooms - Individual coaching sessions based on participant needs.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact sean heaney at heaney@illinois.edu or 217-333-4265. 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.

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