Native Plant Workshop
Description
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants!
Join Swan Lake Site Director, Jay Rastogi, to 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
Where: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors.
When: Thursday, September 24th, 3:00pm-6:00 pm
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! Check out the full list of garden planning and plant resources on our website [URL embedded]!
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.
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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].
Other helpful details:
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.
There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd.
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.
Only 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.