Native Plant Walk: An Introduction to Gardening with Common Local Native Plants

Holman Vista Day Use Area (at the end of Sutton Beach Rd., north of Florence)

This workshop will provide a basic introduction to identifying some common native plants of the coastal region and tips on growing them in gardens and landscapes. Participants will also learn about several ornamental invasive species that are best avoided. Designed for beginners, this workshop is for anyone who is new to learning about the world of native plants in the coastal region.

The workshop will be broken into two parts. The first hour will be spent observing and discussing plants in the vicinity of the Holman Vista Day Use parking lot. This portion will involve minimal walking but will include walking in loose sand. The second hour will consist of a one-mile roundtrip hike along a trail through shore pine forest with a well-developed shrub understory, ending in a small meadow beside Sutton Creek where several invasive species can be observed and discussed. Participants may choose to attend only the first portion of the workshop if they are not comfortable joining the hike. Due to the walking conditions and trail terrain, this workshop may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.

Holman Vista Day Use Area is a US Forest Service fee parking area. Participants will need to have a USFS Forest Pass, or purchase a digital day pass using a QR code on site. If you need to purchase a parking pass, please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to go through the process. The day use parking fee is five dollars. Please do not bring pets to the workshop.

The workshop will be presented by Rob Cuthrell, Ph.D., a historical ecologist and restoration ecology practitioner with over a decade of experience working with plants on the Pacific Coast.