Native Garden Workdays

Learn new gardening skills at our monthly workdays! This is a great space to get hands-on practice and ask questions in an informal environment. Sign up below - registration opens a couple of weeks before each event.

Educational Programs

Want to learn more about the natural world and how to invite it into your yard? This year, we'll be presenting at events throughout Northeast Ohio. Come see us, and bring a friend!

  • A Garden Party for Butterflies | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | Thu, Mar 26 | 6 - 7 PM

    Monarchs, Admirals, Emperors, Viceroys, Ladies… an important crew, indeed! And they won’t visit just any garden. Roll out the red carpet for this illustrious bunch with host plants, nectar sources, and even overwintering spots because your company won’t want to leave. Hosted by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes as part of their spring series on ecological gardening.

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  • A Garden Party for Butterflies | Rocky River Public Library | Mon, Apr 6 | 7 - 8 PM

    Monarchs, Admirals, Emperors, Viceroys, Ladies… an important crew, indeed! And they won’t visit just any garden. Roll out the red carpet for this illustrious bunch with host plants, nectar sources, and even overwintering spots because your company won’t want to leave.

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  • Meadows of Northeast Ohio: Openings in the Forest | Cleveland Heights Community Center | Sat, Apr 11 | 10 AM - 12 PM

    When European settlers first arrived in Ohio, they found a land that was 98% forested and rich in wetlands. However, gardeners of today know that a number of our native flowers and grasses prefer sunny, drier conditions. What were the natural factors that allowed these meadow species to colonize our area and persist to the present day? This presentation will examine meadow communities of northeast Ohio, with an emphasis on their origin, characteristic plant species, and ecological significance. Part of a series of talks hosted by Friends of Heights Parks.

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  • Low Power Happy Hour + Plant Sale | Peninsula OH | Tue, Apr 14 | 5 - 7:30 PM

    At this unique event, we'll be presenting alongside two other native plant nurseries, followed by a substantial Q&A session. Bring your questions about gardening and habitat creation! All three nurseries will also have a small selection of plants for sale, so you can get an early start on planting. Hosted by the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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  • "Soft Landings" Gardens + Plant Sale | Ohio City, Cleveland | Sun, Apr 26 | 1 - 2 PM

    Join us at Blue Jay Retail, a new home and garden shop for the urban dweller, located in Ohio City! Learn how to create valuable habitat by planting a "soft landings" garden below your tree. You can also shop our native plants from 11 AM to 2 PM.

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  • NEO Pollinator Society Summer Festival + Plant Sale | Conneaut | Sat, Jun 13 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM

    Hear our very own Dave Tomashefski, followed by Judy Semroc, at this annual pollinator festival in Ashtabula County! Stick around afterwards for the free native plant festival from 12 to 4 PM, where we will be selling plants alongside other vendors.

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