Meeting Times

• Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Description

In-person class at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Effective Fall 2025, there are no refunds if you cancel your registration in a one-night class. Students assume all risk for changes in their personal schedules.

NEW! Transform your yard with native plants and create a diverse, resilient ecosystem that is teeming with life! Instructor Melinda Guinn, a volunteer with Tree Pittsburgh and the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, will share lessons drawn from more than 20 years of research conducted by Dr. Susan Kalisz in Trillium Park.

• Understand how to use native plants to attract pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.
• Learn how genetic diversity in native plants supports wildlife and creates resilient ecosystems, allowing a community of plants to flourish even in the face of disease.
• Discover a hidden world beneath your feet! Understand how native plant root systems interact with soil fungi and bacteria to ensure long-term plant health.
• Receive practical guidance for managing invasive species such as garlic mustard and Japanese stiltgrass.

Unlock the full potential of your backyard as you learn to cultivate a vibrant native plant habitat that allows pollinators to thrive!