Spring Symposium: Practical Pathways to Healthy Landscapes
- Length
- 3 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
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About the Hybrid Workshop
Spring Symposium 2026 invites gardeners to explore how beauty and ecology can thrive together in the landscape. This three-hour event offers a dynamic blend of science-based ecological horticulture and practical, hands-on strategies for creating vibrant outdoor spaces. Participants will learn foundational design principles, discover the surprising value of often-misunderstood native "weeds," and gain techniques to transform traditional lawns into resilient, life-supporting habitats. Whether you are beginning your ecological gardening journey or ready to take bold steps toward transformation, this symposium will provide the inspiration, knowledge, and confidence to make your garden part of the solution.
Refreshments and giveaway details will be shared with those participating in person.Â
Preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Home gardeners of all levels interested in merging aesthetics with ecology
- Gardeners who use native plants to support pollinators and wildlife
- Homeowners looking for alternatives to resource-intensive lawns
- Anyone ready to rethink traditional gardening and embrace sustainable practices
- Core ecological design principles to create beautiful, functional, and wildlife-friendly gardens
- How to view "weedy" native plants through both ecological and horticultural lenses — and decide when they have a place in your garden
- Why reducing lawn area benefits pollinators, birds, soil health, and water conservation
- Practical, step-by-step methods to transition from lawn to layered plantings and pollinator-friendly habitat
- Strategies for designing within real-world constraints, including HOA guidelines and small-scale residential lots
- How to make informed plant choices that increase biodiversity while keeping your garden manageable and appealing
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