Native Shrubs for Resilient Landscapes (in person)

Date: Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Venue: Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Outdoors

Shrubs are an important layer in natural plant communities, serving multiple functions and supporting other plants and wildlife. In cultivated landscapes, they’re often relegated to foundation plantings or shrub islands surrounded by turf. There is so much more they can do! Join Shannon Currey of Izel Native Plants to explore the benefits of a shrub layer in creating more resilient, biodiverse landscapes that serve humans and wildlife. Learn about a range of North American woody species that create habitat, lend structure and beauty and even offer tasty treats! Fee: Free; registration required. Parking: Parking fees apply. Location: Pelham-Cullen Classroom inside the Barnes Welcome Center. A recording will be shared with all registrants. Accessibility: This program takes place seated in an indoor location accessible via paved surfaces and equipped with a hearing loop, which transmits sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants with a T-coil setting. Accessible restrooms are available onsite.