Planting with Fall Natives

Stroll through Longwood and embark on a firsthand discovery of edible plants from jewelweed to milkweed and mayapple to black walnut. Sold out. Join the Waitlist.

Form a foundational understanding of ecology—from a general overview of systems to a deeper dive into water, soil, and wildlife in the garden ecosystem.

Elective course

Discuss the basic types of garden tools, as well as different tool materials and qualities that a home gardener might need.

Join us online and in Longwood’s Meadow Garden to discusses the unique ecology of a meadow and how you can become a steward of your own native ecosystems.

Gain an understanding of how seeds are formed and dispersed, why they look the way they do, and how they fit into the environment.

Tour a section of Longwood not open to the public—but actively managed for biological and ecological diversity—during the height of fall bird migration, and witness species that have stopped over while they make their journey south.

Fully online. Study the landscape to recognize potential problems and identify solutions that will reduce the environmental impact and encourage biodiversity.

Join us for an afternoon learning about the fascinating purple martin—the largest North American bird in the swallow family.

Examine the science behind the ecological relationships between common garden flowers and pollinators as well as general guidelines for creating wildlife-friendly habitats at home.

Examine the science behind the ecological relationships between common garden flowers and pollinators as well as general guidelines for creating wildlife-friendly habitats at home.