Meadow Making Workshop with Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries

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. Participation

in the tour is limited to 30, and registration is required.

Open Presentation 9:30 a.m. at the Hope Bay Bible Camp meeting room. We will begin 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.

Optional garden tours and hands-on activities 12:30 p.m. Limited to 30 people who have

registered and paid $20 in advance for the day. You will come away with some new tools

under your belt to start your own meadow!

COST:

$10 for the presentation only. Pay at the door only.  Cash or E-transfer

$20 for the presentation and tour. Advance registration is required. Payment by cash, card or e-transfer at the Nature Centre. 

This event is co-sponsored by the Gulf Islands Food Co-Op, Pender Island Garden Club, and

Pender Islands Conservancy.