🌿 Know Your Plants: A 2-Hour Introduction to Plant Identification

Want to sharpen your garden and landscape skills fast? This engaging, hands-on seminar introduces you to the fundamentals of plant identification using real-world examples from the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a gardener, naturalist, or just curious about what’s growing around you—this is your entry point into confidently naming and knowing the plants in your environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why plant ID is essential for garden care, ecological work, and conservation

• Understanding leaves, stems, flowers, fruits, and growth habits

• Taxonomy basics: the family-genus-species structure behind every plant name

• Tricks for recognizing plant patterns (yes, you’ll learn to “cheat” a little!)

• Common plant families you’ll see in Pacific Northwest gardens

• How to apply ID knowledge in the field—wraps up with a short guided plant walk

Who Should Attend?

• Gardeners, landscapers & tree stewards

• Nature lovers, herbalists, and foragers

• Ecology students and environmental professionals

• Anyone prepping for ISA certification or horticulture exams

• Curious minds who want to put names to the plants around them

Why Attend?

• Gain confidence using scientific terms in a practical way

• Improve your ability to manage or maintain plantings effectively

• Make more informed choices when selecting or removing plants

• Strengthen your foundational plant knowledge before diving into advanced topics

Program Details

• Duration: 2 Hours

• Location: BCPHC Training Facility - 18465 53rd Ave, Surrey, BC

• Date: May 15, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm

• Investment: $65 per person

🌱 Register Today

Spots are limited and this seminar often fills quickly. Bring your curiosity, a notebook, and a friend—let’s get your plant knowledge growing.

Group Rates

Got a group? You can book this course privately. Reach out to us for detailed pricing information and available course dates.

Contact Us

[email protected] | 18465 53rd Avenue, Surrey, BC | 604-575-8727