Gardening for Diversity: Selecting Native Species
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Invite nature into
your own backyard, grow beautiful pollinator and bird habitat and support
native plants and ecosystems by joining us for our Gardening for Diversity
series!
Perfect for
beginning gardeners and anyone who is interested in supporting native plantings
in their outdoor spaces, Gardening for Diversity will give you the confidence
and background knowledge you need to grow a beautiful native garden that
supports local wildlife and provides other great benefits for you and your
community!
Not all plants are appropriate for every site and learning what species will flourish at your site helps with the longevity and health of your garden. This third session covers what you need to consider to choose plant species that will thrive and reweave the food web. The light, water, and soil conditions of your site, the size of your garden plot, the region you live in, and your budget are all important in choosing plant species, numbers of plants, and seeds vs. plugs. We will also review options to obtain native plants.
Participants can
pick and choose which sessions they would like to attend, but we recommend
attending as many as possible to ensure you build a strong foundational
knowledge.
Session topics include:
- Part 1: Native Garden Basics
- Part 2: Planning & Mapping Your Garden
- Part 3: Selecting Native Species
- Part 4: Garden Prep & Groundwork
Cost is $15.00 per
person per session and covers program materials. Ages 14+ please. Online
pre-registration is required as space is limited. For questions not answered
online please call 712-545-3283. *In
the event of cancellation due to inclement weather participants will be
notified via the email address provided during registration.
