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PSE MG: Spring Symposium Three sessions in one: Basics of Ecological Garden Design, Reducing the Lawn: Transforming Turf into Habitat, and Rethinking Native "Weeds"

Ecological garden

Saturday, February 21, 2026                       9:00am – 12:00pm

Wildwood Park                                              $20 per participant

Join us for Spring Symposium 2026, a three-part event designed to inspire and equip gardeners to create landscapes that are both beautiful and ecologically vibrant. This year’s symposium brings together foundational design strategies, fresh perspectives on misunderstood native “weeds,” and practical techniques to transform resource-intensive lawns into thriving habitat. Each session blends science-based ecological horticulture with hands-on practices, showing you how to build gardens that support pollinators, birds, and soil health while enhancing your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re just beginning your ecological gardening journey or ready to take bold steps toward transformation, you’ll come away with the knowledge and confidence to make your landscape part of the solution. Pre-registration required.


Contact Name: Richelle Curanzy Contact Phone: 717-221-0292 ext. 3 Contact Email: rcuranzy@dauphincounty.gov