Spring ephemerals capture our collective imagination every spring as they return and offer a brief—but ecologically important—addition to our woodland landscapes.
In this two-part class, join Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young as they share knowledge of the environmental role played by spring wildflowers, as well as how to utilize these plants in your own landscape. From identifying our most common native wildflowers to learning about spring pollinator and seed dispersal relationships, this class will cover topics related to the use of, appreciation for, and unique value provided by our native woodland wildflowers. Each student will receive a bare root plant of a native species to take home after class.
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Wednesday, April 30, 6:30–7:30 pm
Onsite Session
Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Inclement Weather Date
Sunday, May 4
Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.
Location
Onsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions.
Instructor
Pandora Young
Pandora Young is a Senior Land Stewardship Technician who has worked at Longwood Gardens since 2005, including 18 years as the horticulturist for Peirce's Woods, a 7-acre display garden area showcasing plants native to eastern North America. They received a B.A. in Japanese studies, with a minor in Biology from Earlham College, IN. Over the years, Young has taught many classes and led tours with a focus on native and edible plants. Young is passionate about connecting people with plants and fostering healthy, more resilient ecosystems.
