Workshops + Events
Free Online Workshops
We have several pre-recorded online training workshops available to you through the Pollinator Steward Training Webinar Series through the Island Pollinator Initiative
Upcoming workshops and events will be posted here, followed by past events.
Upcoming
Tuesday, July 12th: 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!
Tuesday, July 12th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
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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NEW: MeadowMakers Program! Click image below to find out more
Past Events
Tuesday, June 28th: Rain Gardens for Headwaters Webinar Symposium
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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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