Town of Osoyoos hosts free xeriscaping workshop on Feb. 28

The Town of Osoyoos will host a free xeriscape workshop on Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, where Sigrie Kendrick will discuss FireSmart approaches and drought-tolerant planting using Okanagan native plants.

The Town of Osoyoos is hosting a free xeriscape workshop on Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The session will take place at the Sonora Community Centre in Room 4/5. Sigrie Kendrick, executive director of the Okanagan Xerriscape Association, will present landscaping fundamentals. The event listing notes attendees will learn about FireSmart practices, drought-tolerant planting, and how Okanagan native plants can enhance garden climate-resilience while co-existing with FireSmart guidelines. Event details: - Date and time: Feb. 28, 1:30 to 3 p.m. - Location: Sonora Community Centre, Room 4/5 - Presenter: Sigrie Kendrick, executive director of the Okanagan Xerriscape Association - Topics: FireSmart guidelines, drought-tolerant planting, and use of Okanagan native plants for climate-resilience Summary: The workshop is scheduled for Feb. 28 and is intended to cover the relationship between xeriscaping and FireSmart practices as well as drought-tolerant planting. Further attendance details beyond the event listing were not provided.