Native Plant Workshop

Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants!

You will learn about:

• native plant identification
• an overview of the cultural history & ecological benefits of native plants
• a tour of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens, and
• an introduction to the CRD’s water conservation program

When: 3:00pm-6:00 pm
Where: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors.

Cost: Pre-registration is required and costs $5. This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds.

In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants.

Feel free to bring your draft garden plan! Some resources for drafting a garden plan are here and here, or check out the full list of resources on our website!

Parking:  

Free Parking is available on site. Please view the Parking page on our website [URL embedded].

Bike parking and nearby bus routes are also available – 17, 26, 51, 70, 71, 72, and 75.  

Accessibility information:  

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals. If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us [URL embedded].   

Entrance and Facilities: 

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.   

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.    

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time.  

Accessible Parking: 

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd.  

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up: 

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.   

Service Dogs and Animals: 

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.