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Join our conservation horticulturist, Heather Alley, and director of horticulture and grounds, Jason Young, for a training workshop on the specialized native plant garden program known as Connect to Protect (CtoP). In this class, you will learn the Connect to Protect philosophy and master both the educational goals and the gardening for biodiversity methods of this program. Educational outcomes of this course will include choosing appropriate native plant species, essential maintenance and dynamic curricula to create gorgeous, biodiversity-supporting gardens. Learn the steps it takes to become a CtoP leader and an ambassador of gardening for wildlife! Class time will be spent both indoors and outside hiking in the garden. Dress for outdoor conditions and a walk around the garden. 

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Section Title
Connect to Protect Leadership Workshop
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Aug 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
4.0
Location
  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia Locations
Delivery Options
In- Person / Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
General Registration $65.00

Section Notes

Connect to Protect Leadership Workshop
Friday, Aug. 14
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Heather Alley, conservation horticulturist, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Jason Young, director of horticulture and grounds, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
State Botanical Garden Visitor Center, Adult Classroom      

Join our conservation horticulturist, Heather Alley, and director of horticulture and grounds, Jason Young, for a training workshop on the specialized native plant garden program known as Connect to Protect (CtoP). In this class, you will learn the Connect to Protect philosophy and master both the educational goals and the gardening for biodiversity methods of this program. Educational outcomes of this course will include choosing appropriate native plant species, essential maintenance and dynamic curricula to create gorgeous, biodiversity-supporting gardens. Learn the steps it takes to become a CtoP leader and an ambassador of gardening for wildlife! Class time will be spent both indoors and outside hiking in the garden. Dress for outdoor conditions and a walk around the garden. Please note that this course also provides credit for the Plants & Pollinators Specialization.

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