Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour With Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers
Schedule
Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center | Makanda, IL
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Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey. Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers to learn why they made the switch to improving the site's landscaping with native plants. Each garden has origins tied to specific goals, including educational demonstration, erosion control, mowing reduction, historical ethnobotany, and the preservation of the rare flora of southern Illinois. Learn about methods and approaches used:
What worked or didn't
See results from 2-6 garden seasons
Be inspired to make the switch in your own backyard.
Register at go.illinois.edu/nativeTON.
Kimberly Rohling, Horticulture Educator, has been an adviser at this garden site and will be available at the program to assist with answering questions along the way. The rain date for this program will be May 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 21 Little Giant Path, Makanda, IL 62958, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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