A partnership for free native plants for the community!
Join us for a series of 5 giveaways throughout this spring starting in late April at Spectacular Nature Day, and ending in early June. You'll find a variety of plant species and event staff who will be ready to help you find the right plants for your site.
What to expect
- Hundreds of free native plant starts of a variety of species, with a focus on locally adapted seed sources.
- Event staff who will help you choose the right plants for your site.
- Resources to take home with you to help with successful planting.
- Native plant and pollinator resources and displays from our Grow Wild initiative.
4/26 at Spectacular Nature Day, 180 Intervale Rd
Join us for a nature-filled day of exploration, community, and environmental stewardship! You'll find the largest giveaway event of the season during this event at the Intervale Center.
5/20 at Kieslich Park, 311 North Avenue
3pm-6pm on the front lawn, stop by for the second plant giveaway of the series! Parking is limited and walking and biking is encouraged.
5/21 at Kieslich Park, 311 North Avenue
3pm-6pm on the front lawn, stop by for the third plant giveaway of the series! Parking is limited and walking and biking is encouraged.
TBA
More information coming soon!
TBA
More information coming soon!
This partnership is made possible by the efforts of students enrolled in Dr. Laura Hill's Nature-Based Climate Solutions service-learning course (PBIO 2440). You can read more about PBIO 2440 and the UVM Native Plant Initiative here.
If you've already received your plants, you can find resources here.
