Thursday, August 27, 2026
5:30 - 7pm
Washington Park
Registration required

Event Description
Fall may not be the season you think to plant or plan for next season, but it is beneficial for a number of reasons. This autumn-specific workshop will give you the tools to confidently design, prepare, and maintain a beautiful, life-sustaining native garden that fits your space, time, and ability.

We will learn how aesthetics can be incorporated into native gardens that also provide habitat and sustenance to native species of plants and animals. Come learn the benefits of jazzing up your yard in September and get planting advice tailored to you. We will begin indoors with a brief lecture, then head outside to view some landscaped spaces. We will wrap up with a workshop to plan improvements and receive personalized advice for your space.

You will walk away with a plant voucher for our plant sale on September 12th and a worksheet to begin or level up your garden/yard.

Aspects to improve your native and naturalized landscaping: 

• Aesthetic tips

• Ratio of forbs to grasses

• Continual blooms

• Insect-friendly fall clean-up and winter preparation

• Installing and caring for new plants in fall

For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8571.

For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.

Registration required

Pick your price
Personal financial situations vary widely so we provide multiple pricing options to make our programs accessible. The highest listed price fully covers the cost of the program. Lower prices reflect the generosity of our supporters who help us ensure programs are available to everyone. Please choose the option that best fits you, your family, and your guests.

Confirmation/Cancellation Policy:
If you sign up for a program and your plans change, we kindly request that you let us know at least 10 business days in advance so we have the opportunity to offer a program to others. We will provide refunds as follows: 10 business days or more: full refund, 5-9 business days: 50% refund, 0-4 business days: no refund.

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