Redefining the Typical Yard: Beauty, Habitat, and Native Plants
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
(NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL, but a waiting list is available.)
As more homeowners explore native plants and communities consider how to define a “well-kept” yard, an important question emerges: What should a typical yard look like today, and why?
In this engaging and practical presentation, Patrick Higgins of Patrick Goes Native explores how native plants and thoughtful habitat features can create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically valuable. You’ll learn simple design principles that help native plantings look intentional and maintained, not “messy” or neglected, along with strategies for incorporating elements like purposeful pollinator gardens, cues-to-care, seasonal interest, and even habitat features such as brush piles, dead hedges, or water sources in ways that fit comfortably within neighborhood expectations.
Whether you’re just beginning your native plant journey or ready to take the next step, this talk will offer clear, real-world guidance for creating yards that support wildlife while remaining attractive, ecologically valuable, and community friendly.
(This event is co-sponsored by the Washington-Centerville Public Library.)