Native Plant Workshop-10/23/2026

Join us to learn more about Florida native plants that thrive in our local climate, support wildlife, and conserve resources! Interested in incorporating more native plants into your landscape, but not sure where to begin? This class will highlight the ecological and aesthetic advantages of using native species, with a focus on several often-overlooked native species that are low-maintenance and will attract pollinators and other wildlife. By using these plants, homeowners and landscapers can create more sustainable, resilient environments while conserving water and reducing the need for excessive inputs. Let’s shift the landscape paradigm from non-native, water-intensive landscaping practices and promote the use of Florida's rich native flora! This class will be taught by Dr. Heather Kalaman, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County and members of the local Tar Flower Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Cost: $20 Registration includes the two-hour workshop with a native plant walk through our 4-acre demonstration gardens, a packet of Florida native wildflower seeds, and a potted Florida native plant. Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification, and a refund confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process. Accessibility policy: The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters, please contact Heather Kalaman at [email protected] at least 2 weeks in advanced. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact us at 407-254-9200 at least 10 business days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request. Inflammatory and inappropriate actions will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove any participant who is disruptive or distracting to others in the meeting. An Equal Opportunity Institution.