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No yard? No problem! Get inspired for Trees Atlanta’s Native Plant Sale and how to transform your balcony, patio, or porch into a thriving oasis with native plants!

Join Laura Markson of Nurture Native Nature and & Cate Hughes with Trees Atlanta to learn how to choose native plants, create beautiful container gardens, and bring the natural world to even the smallest, underutilized outdoor spaces. The right plants can support pollinators and wildlife, nurture urban biodiversity, and help protect and improve Atlanta’s urban forest.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned steward of native plants, you’ll get a few fresh ideas & inspiration to grow a little patch of plants and make a big difference—one container at a time!

Inspired?

• Learn more about the native plants available at Trees Atanta’s Native Plant sale here

• Get additional tips & ideas for growing native from Nurture Native Nature here.

About the Presenters:

• Laura Markson is a lifelong gardener and passionate nature advocate transitioned her traditional intown yard to an abundant rewilded habitat with native plants. Her many yard certifications include Trees Atlanta’s City Forest Certification where she collected enough acorns to get every badge possible! She formed the nonprofit Nurture Native Nature to educate and raise awareness about ways to support wildlife habitat where we live through her blog Nurture Native Nature, social media, and community outreach.

• Cate Hughes joined Trees Atlanta in 2017. After managing the volunteer tree planting program for years and a brief stint on the development team, she now manages Trees Atlanta’s native tree nursery. Cate is an ISA-certified arborist and proud caretaker of her own home garden planted with native woody shrubs, perennials, and trees. She delights in the endless wonder, beauty, and surprise of native ecosystems — there is so much with which to fall in love! — and has never met a “plant person” she didn’t like.

Additional Information:

• Doors open at 11:30 am. Feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy.

• Getting Here: This event will take place at the Trees Atlanta Kenda Tree House (825 Warner St. SW 30310) Atlanta Bike racks are located on the side of the building (near the silo in the Picnic Patio). We are approximately 1 mile from the Oakland City and West End MARTA train stations (Red and Gold Lines). Limited number of parking spaces are available at our location, in addition to limited street parking. Lee & White is accessible via a walk on the Atlanta Beltline for those who plan to eat there before or after this event.

• Registration Required. This event is free. Please consider adding a donation when registering for a free ticket. This event is a hybrid program. Please check your inbox (or other folders) for the confirmation email, which will include a Zoom link if you are attending virtually.

• Submit your questions ahead of time using this form: Ask the Expert! Depending upon available time, registered participants will also have an opportunity to submit their questions live.

• Registration Required. This event is free. Please consider adding a donation when registering for a free ticket.

• City Forest Certification: By attending this program you can earn 1 Acorn towards your City Forest Certification.

• Questions? Contact: education@treesatlanta.org.

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