The native plant movement set out to convince the public to plant native plants for their ecological benefit- and we did! Now it's our responsibility as professionals to ensure that we know how to deliver to a public that is ready to do conservation at home.

This course includes 3 classroom learning days in mid-January 2027, followed by 5 field trips across the growing season for hands on learning and on-site demonstration of concepts and techniques on existing meadow projects.

The class provides in-depth learning and hands-on practice intended to prepare professionals to add meadows and conservation-informed thinking to their planting and design approaches.

*Exact dates and time to be determined.

Registration Details: Register HERE

Registration opens 9/14:

Individual Registration: $1800

Business Registration: $5000 for 4 seats

Early-bird pricing: 15% off registration for the first 8 to sign up before October 12.

*Nonprofits please email us to inquire about nonprofit discounts.

Please fill out the following registration form and hit submit. We will review your registration and respond with an invoice requesting a nonrefundable 15% deposit due now to hold your place with the remainder due 1 week prior to the course. Seats are limited so register soon. Details about dates and location will be provided once class size is finalized- though the class will be in Asheville or the immediate surrounding region.

If you are a nonprofit or have questions, please contact us at info@wildbudnatives.org.