Have you ever wondered why natural places like the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge can look beautiful but require no watering, fertilizers or maintenance? Have you ever considered how your own property could incorporate elements of healthy natural ecosystems? If so, this class is for you. We will introduce the basics of landscape design, with an emphasis on the important role of native plants. Topics covered will include Oklahoma’s eco-regions, site analysis, design concepts, drafting basics and select native plants for central Oklahoma.

$30 for non-members, $15 for members.

Adam Sarmiento began his landscaping journey after a 1997 season of working and learning in an Organic kitchen garden, he began applying Organic horticultural techniques to landscape gardening in 1998 with his Eco Lawn and Garden service of Eugene Oregon. Over the next five years he continued to study landscape design, horticulture, organic agriculture, permaculture, edible landscaping, architecture, masonry and numerous other related ecologically appropriate skills. These studies included apprenticeships on Organic farms, many "green" workshops as part of the Eco Builders Guild, and a year long internship at the non profit Ecology Action. In 2002 Adam moved back to central Oklahoma and began offering his services as Eco Landscaping. Since then he has continued to refine the application of Organic and natural growing methods and design concepts to landscapes and gardens around the region.