A presentation of the Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours
Centreville, MD • Exact address will be provided after registration.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 5:30–7 pm
Join certified arborist and Adkins Arboretum Board member Garrett Dickel for an evening walk through his family's 6 acre living landscape shaped by 7 years of ecological stewardship. Click here to view a short video about the Dickel property.
Explore meadows, wetlands, and woodlands while discussing native plants, habitat restoration, and practical ways to work with nature to achieve a functional, diverse, and aesthetically pleasing landscape. The walk will be on mowed trails and wood chip paths.
Carpooling and bug spray are encouraged.
Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours
In 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, Adkins Arboretum received funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) to provide outreach and education to local Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and the general public, supporting environmentally friendly landscaping practices.
This series was developed by building on the Naturally Better Landscaping project, in partnership with ShoreRivers, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Pickering Creek, Phillips Wharf, and Wild Ones. It is offered free of charge thanks to funding from CBT and Queen Anne’s County, and open to the general public.
