Annual Evelyn McNeill Sims Native Plant Lecture – Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Native Plants

Annual Evelyn McNeill Sims Native Plant Lecture – Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Native Plants

Free
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM

About this event

Register Here with Andrea DeLong-Amaya, Horticulture Educator, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 5:30 – 6:45 PM ET Location: Hybrid – Virtual and In-person attendance options Fee: Free; preregistration required   Native plants are resilient ecological powerhouses and anchor us to our botanical heritage. But too often, they’re dismissed as messy or weedy. It’s time to change the narrative! In this talk, we’ll explore how to use native plants to create gardens that are true people-pleasers. From wild to formal designs, lawns to containers, sun to shade, wildlife gardens to water gardens, even edible gardens — you’ll see how natives provide habitat while also serving as the basis for stunning landscapes. Whether you’re already a native-plant champion or just native-curious, you’ll come away with ideas to elevate your garden and give native plants the starring role they deserve.   Register Here

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North Carolina Botanical Garden

A public garden celebrating, researching, and conserving southeastern native plants. Follow for a peek into our 1,200+ acres of gardens and preserves!