Discover the Role of Native Plants in Ecosystems

Discover how native plants support local wildlife and promote biodiversity by exploring their significance in ecosystems. Then learn how to plan and maintain a naturalized garden with appropriate native plants, create habitat and water sources, and grow native plants from seeds using collection, storage, and sowing techniques. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a sustainable garden that supports local wildlife and promotes biodiversity.

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Course Curriculum

    1. Native Plants 101

    2. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Gardening with Native Plants

    2. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Growing Native Plants by Seed

    2. Module Quiz 3

About this course

  • $49.00
  • 1.5 hours of video content

  • Why are Native Plants Important?

    Learn how native plants play a vital role in ecosystem health and about the wildlife they support.

  • How Are Native Plants Different?

    Aren't all plants the same? Discover why some animals need certain plants and which plants support the most species.

  • How Can Native Plants be Added to a Garden?

    Learn how plan your garden to include native plants that are appropriate for your area!

Instructor

Learn with Laura at the High Park Nature Centre!

Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas is the owner of Hidden Habitat, a native plant nursery that supports ecological landscaping design in Gravenhurst, Ontario. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Environment and Resource Studies program she has worked in the landscape industry for over fifteen years; blending her passion for conservation and landscape design. Laura saw the need for better, sustainable land management practices, especially within the realm of private landowners. Merging the elements of good landscape design with the practices of restoration ecology seemed both obvious and necessary given the fragmentation and destruction of landscapes today. An enthusiastic naturalist, certified Ontario Master Naturalist, and Director of the Muskoka Conservancy, Laura enjoys exploring Muskoka's natural landscapes and sharing her passion and knowledge of native plants.

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