Native Plant Class Series: Inviting Nature in Using Habitat Packs

When:
July 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2023-07-08T14:00:00-04:00
2023-07-08T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe St
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
USA
Cost:
$15/$10 for Owners
Contact:
Mackenzie Jenkins
5408018882

INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Audience: Those who want to learn how to build habitat for the native ecosystem

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– What is a habitat? What’s a niche?
– Bringing nature into the urban setting
– Sustaining the circle of life
– Review habitat pack types and the species that thrive
– Additional ways to invite wildlife (bird baths, bee houses, etc.)
– Native plant giveaway (habitat pack)

Cost: $15/$10 for Owners

Instructors: Heather and Charlie

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!