Our Natural Landscaping Course will be offered again this spring.
See more dates and details HERE: News & Events | Jefferson County Conservation District (jeffersoncd.org)
The interactive three-class, two-field trip course emphasizes native plants and sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices. Two courses separate courses will be offered. A course with classes in Port Hadlock will emphasize large lot landscaping, while one in Port Townsend will have a more urban focus.
Conservation district manager Joe Holtrop will teach participants how to analyze the unique ecological conditions of their properties and develop site-specific landscape plans designed to meet homeowner needs while being in harmony with the environment. Holtrop, who holds master’s degrees in landscape architecture and adult education, has been teaching about sustainable landscaping for over 30 years. In addition to his formal education, he draws on his permaculture design training and experience, emphasizing the principle of working with rather than against nature.
Through three classes and two field trips, each 1 ½ hours in length, course participants are coached through the steps necessary to prepare individualized landscape plans that will conserve water and save time and money, while also enhancing wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Emphasis is on native plants and sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices.
A $15 registration fee covers the cost of the book Grow Your Own Native Landscape, access to downloadable reference materials, and facility rental. The cost for couples that share one book is $20. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
REGISTRATION LINKS
Port Townsend Course: Individual Registration
Port Townsend Course: Couples Registration