'Grow Native', right...? Well, how about growing your OWN natives?

NEW! Learn seed starting from the beginning from the experts. NHG welcomes our friends, members from the Dallas Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas for a very special afternoon learning how to propagate Texas natives from seed.

First, you'll get a complete overview of why natives - and why by seed - then, you'll breakout into small groups staffed by certified members of the North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists to experience THREE hands-on workshops:

Scarifying & Stratifying Seeds
Seed Starting Basics
Growing Out Plants from Seedling to Garden

You'll be given a tray of seeding supplies, and you'll rotate among each of the presentations learning firsthand how to propagate Texas native wildflowers and grasses from the ground up. In between, there's a break to grab a coffee from our Cafe, and do a native seed swap and socialize. Then, you can take home your Texas natives! Afterward, there's plenty of time for your Q & A.

All this, and more in a brand-new, 2- hour + experience. Great for beginners just starting to seed: If you don't know what scarifying is, what hardening off means, or never even used a dibble, this is your chance to learn! Plant the seed of native knowledge.

Attendance is limited to only 30 attendees in order to accomodate a high quality event. $20 per person, adults only please. Note that all proceeds are only to cover workshop supplies and support the Native Plant Society of Texas in their mission. If you'd like, bring your own gloves, and wear clothing that's okay to get dirty.

THIS CLASS IS INDOORS IN OUR CLASSROOM.

We'll seed you there!

The Native Plant Society of Texas' mission is to promote conservation, research and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example. We want all Texans to value native plants, native habitats and healthy ecosystems as essential to the well-being of living things and to our quality of life. Our vision is a future where native habitats are managed as critically beneficial natural assets, and where residential and commercial developments employ sustainable designs that preserve and promote native habitats.

The Texas Master Naturalist program's mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities in the state of Texas. It's coordinated by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and supported by a variety of local organizations. Volunteers receive 40 hours of in-depth training in wildlife and natural resource management customized to focus on local ecosystems. In return, volunteers provide at least 40 hours of service in the form of community education and demonstration projects, while pursuing a minimum of 8 hours of advanced training in areas of special interest.