Gardening for Diversity: Native Garden Basics

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!  

This first session will teach you how native gardening benefits wildlife and urban environments, help you choose a site for your garden, share ideas about plants to include and provide information about working with city ordinances and Homeowners Associations.  

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 - February 9th, 6:30 p.m.
• Part 2: Planning & Mapping Your Garden - March 9th, 6:30 p.m.
• Part 3: Selecting Native Species - April 13th, 6:30 p.m.
• Part 4: Garden Prep & Groundwork - May TBD (please check back for details)

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.  

Receive a $10 discount when you register for all four Gardening for Diversity sessions by February 8th! Click here to get started. 

*In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather participants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.  

Cancellation Policy

Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs cancelled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.