This 2-part series begins April 8 with an introduction to native garden design. Then continues on April 22, with small group design coaching sessions with a landscape design expert. Attendees will be provided a project design packet to be completed and used during part 2.  

Part 1: Intro to native garden design 

April 8, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chanhassen Recreation Center at 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317

In this workshop, learn how to design a native plant garden and why design is key to success and longevity. 

  • Examples of different styles of native gardens. 
  • Considerations for how to best use your space.
  • Benefits and challenges of plugs verses seeds.
  • Explore plant selection for height, spacing, soil, layering, and bloom time. 
  • Dealing with problem areas or potential challenges. 
  • What to expect as your garden gets growing. 

Part 2: Coaching sessions

April 22, 2026 
Chanhassen Recreation Center at 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317
Choose one session time at registration. 

  • 4:15pm - 5:15pm
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Hosted by Carver County Water Management Organization, Carver Soil & Water Conservation District, and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. No cost to attend. 

Register 

Register for the native plant design workshop here ⬈.

Resources

Grant programs

Selection and design

Soil research and testing

Property views

Turf alternatives

Sheet mulching