Native Plants! Ecology, Gardening, and Landscaping!

Join us to learn the basics and benefits of gardening with native plants at our free Community Class! Led by expert Lynn Putnam, learn to identify, incorporate, and care for native plants. 

What is a native plant you ask? Who benefits from native plants, and what is their role in biodiversity? Learn the essentials of planting native species and become familiar with incorporating them into your space.  

Guided by expert Lynn Putnam, you will learn the benefits of gardening with native species through a nature plant garden walk-and-talk. You will become familiar with identifying common native plant species, which will help guide you in determining plant selection for your space, and best practices for placement.  

Afterwards, SHADOW Land and Facilities Manager Cecilia Monahan will lead a hands-on identification hike through the uplands Native Plant Garden.

Class will meet at the Richter Education Center at 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton WA 98058. Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing, water, close-toed shoes, and a notebook to record notes. 

This class will take place in both the classroom and the field, so please prepare accordingly. 

Register below! 

Participants under the age of 18, please come prepared with a Youth Waiver formed signed by parents/guardians. 

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