Vacant lots may be perceived as empty, but they are FULL of potential. How can we tap into this potential, in a way that regenerates the health of the urban landscape and restores vitality to the surrounding community? One recent idea is to transform vacant lots into native plant nurseries. This innovative project would provide city residents and the urban parks system with a quality, local source for native plants, while adding value to the community in a number of ways.

In this workshop, Scott Quitel, founder of the LandHealth Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring connections between people and nature in the city, will describe the initiative and lead a discussion about its implications for the city.

Free, REGISTER HERE.

Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings for workshops that will inspire and enable a stronger connection of our homes and lifestyles to nature and community. From how-to workshops on topics of self-sufficiency and urban homesteading to discussions about gardening for biodiversity, Wednesday night programs will guide us in methods of creating more sustainable, connected, and personally satisfying ways of modern living.