Have you ever looked at your backyard and thought, “What if this place could become my sanctuary?” Join Leslie Wiedmann Herd, owner of Riverside Gardens in Dover, for a two-session program to learn how to transform your backyard into a personal sanctuary and connect more deeply with the land you call home.

Start native plants from seed to support local ecotypes.
Discover where to find native trees and shrubs that thrive in our area.
Use your own garden herbs to craft simple, natural remedies.
Design a peaceful backyard retreat, no matter its size.

Who: Anyone interested in learning these skills. No experience or supplies necessary.

When: Two Wednesdays, October 15 and October 22, from 10 am to 12 noon

Where: Graylag Nature Preserve, 320 Clough Road, Pittsfield, NH.

What to bring: Work gloves and curiosity

For more information and to register, go to https://graylag.org/programs/creating-sanctuary