DUE TO THE GOVERNOR’S DIRECTIVE TO SHELTER IN PLACE DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THE APRIL WORKSHOP WILL BE CANCELED.<\/p>\n
Required Materials:<\/strong>\u00a0Notebook, Pen, Layers & Appropriate Footwear for Field Work<\/p>\n *COFFEE, TEA, & SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED; PLEASE BRING SACK LUNCH*<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0$55.00<\/p>\n Colorado\u2019s high altitude, arid climate, bright sun, wind, and frequent extreme temperature fluctuations can present significant challenges for gardeners in our region. The use of native plants provides the ideal solution to these challenges while helping to preserve Colorado\u2019s unique and beautiful biodiversity literally in our own backyards.<\/p>\n To utilize native plants successfully it is essential to understand the cultural requirements of the plants, as well as color, height, and timing of bloom in order to combine plants effectively. This presentation will provide detailed information that will help gardeners utilize native plants successfully.<\/p>\n Jim Tolstrup, Executive Director of the High Plains Environmental Center works to promote the conservation, restoration and landscape use of native plants and is the State Horticulture and Restoration Chair for the Colorado Native Plant Society.<\/p>\n