This year’s symposium brings together nationally recognized speakers and regional experts to explore how gardens can support biodiversity, ecological balance, and beauty across Cape Cod landscapes.

Why do our choices matter? Learn:
... the unbreakable link between native plants and wildlife and the impact a home gardener has on both.

-- The Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich. Online registration opens March 2, 2026. No ticket sales at the door. Sorry, no refunds.

The symposium fee is $40 and includes refreshments plus door prizes including plants, tools, gift cards, design books.

Pre-registration is required. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m.

Speakers

Larry Wearner, Landscape designer and author

"Ecological Design as Garden Art: the Artistic Thread"

Blake Dinius, Entomologist and Educator with Plymouth County Extension

"Little Bee, Big World"

Mark Faherty, Science Coordinator, MA Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

"Landscaping for Birds, Bugs and Beyond"

For more information call Laura Notarangelo at the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, 508-375-6638.