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CHAPEL HILL, NC · MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 · COMMUNITY

Conservation Gardening 101: Landscaping with Native Plants

Dates: Five sessions – Mondays, August 24, 31, September 14, 21, 28; 1:00 – 4:00 p.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — North Carolina Botanical Garden

About the event

Dates: Five sessions – Mondays, August 24, 31, September 14, 21, 28; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Conservation Gardening 101: Landscaping with Native Plants is a five-part certificate series designed for home gardeners and emerging landscape professionals. Taught by the Garden’s expert horticulture staff, the program provides a strong foundation in conservation gardening, including landscape design, native plant selection, installation, and long-term maintenance. Participants will learn how to create beautiful, ecologically productive landscapes using native plants and conservation-based practices. Fee: $250 ($225 Members) REGISTER HERE

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