Gardening for Diversity

Event Summary

The great outdoors begins in your own backyard. Join us for our new programming series "Gardening for Diversity" at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 16th at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Participants at this session will learn how to identify and harvest native seeds, how to store them for the future, & how to continue to enhance your gardens at home!

Gardening for Diversity is a series that will walk participants through creating your own diverse native gardens through a mix of classroom learning & hands-on gardening exercises. Each session will cover different aspects of native gardening, from planning to planting to maintaining, & is perfect for beginning gardeners & anyone who is looking for new ways incorporate native plantings in your own garden.

Attendees will enjoy hands-on work as they plan, plant, & maintain a native garden with guidance from our staff. Attendees are not required to attend every program session but each programming session will build on the next & our recommendation is to attend as many as you are able to for the best experience. 

Cost is $15.00 per person and includes program materials & admission to the park, we ask that participants be age 14 or older 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.

Due to COVID-19 the format of this program may be adjusted, please check back for updates. This event is not pet friendly, service animals are always welcome. Weather Permitting.

Cost

Adults - $15.00

Category

Programs