Description
Native Plant Sale, Talks & Demos, Plant Experts, Food & Drinks for Purchase
Location
Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9 am–1 pm
Celebrate the benefits and beauty of native plants at an inspiration-filled morning at Adkins Arboretum.
Shop a beautiful array of native plants in-person, chat with fellow plant people, savor fresh coffee and pastries, and attend expert-led talks and demonstrations. Learn from plant experts how natives can enhance your home garden while supporting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Then, take a relaxing stroll on the trails to view thriving native plants in their natural habitats.
This event is free to attend, but advance registration is appreciated.
Speaker Schedule
Native Plants & Floristic Biodiversity with Bill McAvoy
10 am
Native Plant Garden Design with Kara Crissey
11 am
11 am
The Ecological Importance of Leaves and Leaf Litter with Karin T. Burghardt
12 pm
12 pm
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