Designing Layered Landscapes

Are you seeking a design process to build a resilient native garden that wildlife loves and weeds struggle to take root? Inspiration from nature is our best teacher when we create ecosystems in human spaces. We will practice drawing to scale the anatomy of a designed ecosystem, from essential native groundcovers or “green mulch” to structural canopy trees. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, September 26, 2026. Note, this class has been postponed from the original date of 4/25/26. About the Instructor: Elyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., rebuilds ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences for all ages. She is CBLP Certified, Ecological/Permaculture Certified Designer, Mt. Cuba Center Ecological Gardening Certified, and holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She facilitates trainings and certificates for home gardeners and landscaping crews and coordinates Lancaster Schoolyard Habitat. In addition, Elyse uses a participatory approach with land owners, during the design/install/steward process, to maximize the potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members