Urban Gardening with Native Plants

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy | Philadelphia

Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center
Publisher/HostCobbs Creek Community Environmental Center
Urban Gardening with Native Plants
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Landscaping with native plants is one of the most impactful choices we can make to help heal our environment and connect us with nature.
About this Event

Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most impactful choices we can make to help heal our environment, offset effects of climate change, connect us with nature and inspire us.


Come learn the many, many benefits of native plant gardening. This presentation by Penn State Extension Master Gardener Barbara Mancini will provide both beginners and experienced gardeners information and practical tips on creating and maintaining a native plant garden of any size. We will cover basics of gardening, choosing appropriate plants, sourcing native plants and resources to help you create your special urban greenspace.

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700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

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