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Planting For Pollinators

Sep 27, 2023, 6pm-7pm

Planting For Pollinators is brought to you by FED Urban Ag

Celebrate native pollinators! In this virtual workshop, join Abby Hyde of Satinflower Nurseries to learn how to support pollinators on southern Vancouver Island.

You’ll learn:

  • What kinds of pollinators we have on southern Vancouver Island
  • Why pollinators are critical to ecological health
  • How to create a pollinator-friendly garden, including how to choose plants that support a beautiful and functional landscape

Click Here to Register

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How to Design, Install and Maintain a Hedgerow (Two-part Workshop)

Part 1: Oct 5, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual)

Part 2: Oct 6, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1810 Glamorgan Road North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9)

Join us with Kristen Miskelly from Satinflower Nurseries who will lead a two-part, online and on-farm workshop, discussing the importance of hedgerows.

The online portion will be a one hour introduction to the ecological benefits of hedgerows and native plants, and some factors for consideration when choosing plants.

*Must be registered for both Part 1 (virtual) and Part 2 (in-person) to secure your spot!

To register for Part 1, click here.

To register for Part 2, click here.

Funding for the Knowledge and Technology Transfer program is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

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Meadow Making Workshop with Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries

Time & Location

Nov 09, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Hope Bay Bible Camp and other locations, 4302 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada

About the Event

Join Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries for an in-person workshop on turning turf/weeds into a native plant meadow! Native plants highlighted in this workshop are inspired by Garry Oak Ecosystems/Kwetlal food systems of Southeastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

This is a two-part workshop, with an open presentation in the morning, followed by a tour of three Pender Island gardens with meadows in different stages of development. Participationin the tour is limited to 30, and registration is required.

Register here: www.penderconservancy.org/events/meadow-making-workshop-with-kristen-miskelly-of-satinflower-nurseries

 

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INTRODUCTION TO MEADOWMAKING

with Kristen Miskelly

Join Satinflower Nurseries for a two-hour virtual workshop on turning turf into a native plant meadow! Native plants highlighted in this workshop are inspired by Prairie-Oak/Garry Oak Ecosystems/kwetlal food systems of Southeastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We will go over examples that can be applied to lawn, boulevard, septic field, green roof, community gardens and more. We will start the session by chatting about local ecology and the ongoing evolution of these magnificent ecocultural landscapes. How to remove unwanted grass, seeding and planting approaches, timing, expectations, and maintenance tips will be discussed. Benefits of planting with native plants and the wildlife rewards you should expect when you plant a meadow will also be highlighted. You will come away with some new tools under your belt to starting your own meadow!

TICKETS: $20

Need help with your ticket? Enter Satinflower50 to receive 50% off. This virtual workshop will be hosted over Zoom, and a recording will be available to all registrants.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day and Pollinator Week Sale (20% Off Potted Plants and Seeds)

We are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and Pollinator Week with a native plant and seed sale (20% off)! We would love to see you at our location in Saanich (741 Haliburton Road) or in Metchosin (4286 Metchosin Road) 9am to 4pm Tues-Sat. Feel free to also choose plants through our Garden Cart if that works better for you: https://satinflower.ca/collections/plants-1
Attention Indigenous Friends and Colleagues: We have KEXMIN seed gifts. Please reach out to info@satinflower.ca and let me know (Kristen) if you would like some.

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INTRODUCTION TO MEADOWMAKING

with Kristen Miskelly

Join Satinflower Nurseries for a two-hour virtual workshop on turning turf into a native plant meadow! Native plants highlighted in this workshop are inspired by Prairie-Oak/Garry Oak Ecosystems/kwetlal food systems of Southeastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We will go over examples that can be applied to lawn, boulevard, septic field, green roof, community gardens and more. We will start the session by chatting about local ecology and the ongoing evolution of these magnificent ecocultural landscapes. How to remove unwanted grass, seeding and planting approaches, timing, expectations, and maintenance tips will be discussed. Benefits of planting with native plants and the wildlife rewards you should expect when you plant a meadow will also be highlighted. You will come away with some new tools under your belt to starting your own meadow!

TICKETS: $20
Need help with your ticket? Enter Satinflower50 to receive 50% off.
This virtual workshop will be hosted over Zoom, and a recording will be available to all registrants. You will receive an email with the Zoom link by May 31st (EOD).

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Doug Tallamy: May 20th 12:00-1:30

REGISTER HERE: Webinar - Nature's Best Hope with Doug Tallamy Tickets, Sat, 20 May 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Native Plant Garden Design for Beauty and Habitat

Event Type: Webinar
Date: May 2, 2023
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET
Cost: FREE

Register here.

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Native Seed & Growing Project

There are seven field trips (Feb - March) that can only be accessed if you are registered for the project. Learn more here!

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Growing Native Plant Species for People and Place

FREE of charge
Date & Time: March 9, 1:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Venue: Online using Zoom.

Register here!

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Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday

Date & Time: March 11, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue

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Planning For Pollinators

FREE of charge
Saturday, February 18th 2023
Location: City Council Antechamber, 1 Centennial Square
We’re part of the Growing In The City Workshops with City of Victoria.
Join Kristen Miskelly (Satinflower Nurseries) and Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership Canada) to learn about pollinators, pollinator health, and gardening for pollinators.

Register here 

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Vancouver Island Pollinator Steward Webinars 2020

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Saturday, Feb 11th: Converting A Lawn to Native Plant Meadow  - In Person

Saturday, Feb. 11th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

With the Compost Education Centre

Lawn to Native Plant Meadow: Join us this February to learn about transitioning your conventional lawn into a wildflower meadow! This talk will highlight ways in which individuals can convert underutilized lawn space into pollinator-friendly landscapes and how native plants restore biodiversity.  Click here to register.

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September 22nd at 6:00 pm: Hiýáḿ Project - Stinging Nettle Webinar by Skwalwen Botanicals x Satinflower Nurseries

Join Leigh and Kristen for a virtual webinar on the fundamentals of stinging nettle seeds!

Register here

The Hiýáḿ Project is a collaboration with Skwalwen Botanicals and Satinflower Nurseries that facilitates thousands of seeds planted on Indigenous lands. Hiýáḿ translates to ‘return home.' We chose this name to signify what it means to welcome Indigenous plants onto the land and the ways that plants lead us home, to ourselves, to the land, and to our families.

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Thursday, July 14th: Converting Lawn to Native Plant Meadow Webinar - Free FULL

Free Zoom Webinar!

Thursday, July 14th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn how to convert a conventional lawn to a native plant meadow. Native plant meadows are low maintenance alternatives to a conventional lawn that save water, do not require fertilizer or pesticides, and create habitat for local bugs, birds, and pollinators. This webinar will guide participants through developing a site plan, site preparation, planning materials, choosing site-appropriate plants and maintenance. There will also be an introduction to CRD water conservation programs and an opportunity to ask questions. Gain practical advice and tips to create a beautiful native plant meadow in your yard and garden. Click here to register.

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Tuesday, June 28th: Rain Gardens for Headwaters Webinar Symposium

This symposium is for anyone wanting to learn more about Rain Gardens and Green Stormwater Infrastructure and will cover various topics including different approaches to rain garden design and construction and how local residents and policies can help support and scale implementation.
All are welcome to attend! 5:00PM-7:00PM via Zoom. 
 

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Interested in turning your lawn into a native plant meadow?
Back by popular demand, join the CRD and Satinflower Nurseries: Native Plants, Seeds & Consulting for a FREE webinar on Thursday, June 2 to learn how to convert your lawn into a low maintenance native plant meadow that saves water, doesn't need fertilizer or pesticides and creates habitat for local bugs, birds and pollinators.
This FREE webinar runs from 7PM-8:30PM via Zoom. Visit http://ow.ly/n3mF50Jj6M3 to register.
For more information on green yard care, visit www.crd.bc.ca/livegreen.

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Gardening for Garry Oak Ecosystems

Learn how to convert a conventional lawn to a native plant meadow with biologist Kristen Miskelly, owner of Satinflower Nurseries. Native plant meadows are great alternatives to conventional lawn that save water, do not require fertilizer or pesticides and create habitat for local bugs, birds and pollinators. This webinar will guide participants through developing a site plan, site preparation, planning materials, choosing site appropriate plants and maintenance. There will also be in introduction to CRD water conservation programs and an opportunity to ask questions. Gain practical advice and tips to create a beautiful native plant meadow in your yard and garden.

For more information visit the CRD Native Plants Page

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Gardening for Garry Oak Ecosystems Workshop
with Kristen Miskelly
Hosted By: Victoria Compost Education Centre
Date: Wednesday, March 17th, 2021; 7pm-8pm
Location: Compost Education Centre ONLINE
Over the last 10,000 years Victoria’s relatively dry climate in composition with Indigenous land management activities have resulted in a unique array of plant species. Many of these native plants are well-suited to home gardens and some are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and edible. Participants will gain a better understanding of how gardening with native plants can help maintain local biodiversity, including the wildlife that depends on our native flora. This workshop will also give an overview of to turn underutilized lawn spaces to wildflower meadows.

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Native Seeds for Gardens and Restoration Workshop
with Kristen Miskelly
Hosted By: Victoria Compost Education Centre
Date: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021; 7pm-8pm
Location: Compost Education Centre ONLINE
The role of native seed in restoration and gardening is expanding in the Victoria region. Seed is a cost-effective way of introducing native plants to a variety of spaces – everything from larger restoration projects, lawn to meadow, to creating patches of wildflowers in home gardens. This workshop will focus on topics related to native seed production, the fundamentals of growing native plants from seed, and practical tips on ensuring success when using native seed.

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Seedy Saturday Workshop with Cowichan Green Community
Meadow Making - Growing native plants to support local biodiversity and pollinator health
Hosted by: Hannah Auer of The Resiliency Project, featuring Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries

When we integrate native plants into our landscapes, we support the health of the ecosystem, create habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects and help restore healthy food webs. In this workshop, Hannah will share the local effort to create pollinator habitat throughout our community, and how you can get involved in The Resiliency Project and contribute to the movement. Kristen will share the work she does at Satinflower Nurseries, supporting many local restoration efforts and growing native plants for the public. There will be a Q&A session with Kristen, where you can ask any of your questions regarding native plants.