Friday, September 20, 2024 - 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan

For full details and to register, visit: Perennial Plant Association

Use promo code mnla24fall at check out to receive the discounted member rate! *If you are a PPA Member, please do not use the special MNLA promo code in combination with your PPA membership rate!

Gather with us as we celebrate perennial plants through education sessions, tours and creating connections!

7:00 AM: Optional Oudolf Garden Detroit Sunrise Photo Opportunity. Location: Oudolf Garden Detroit

Explore on your own and enjoy the magic of the gardens in the soft light of sunrise! Staff will not yet be present, but the island and garden will be open for those who prefer the quiet and golden hour for photos.

8:00 AM: Registration Opens, Coffee and Pastries. Location: Dossin Great Lakes Museum

8:45 AM: Welcome & Education Sessions

Shannon Gibb Randall – Insite Design Studio, “Great Plants, Beautiful Resilient Gardens”

Bill Schneider – Wildtype Native Plants, “Landscape Design with Maintenance in Mind”

Richard Thomas & Meredith Simpson – Oudolf Garden Detroit, “Exploring the Oudolf Plant Palette”

12:00 PM: Adjourn and Walk to Picnic Area for Lunch. Location: Picnic Shelter #3

Pick up a picnic lunch to enjoy at your leisure.

12:00 – 1:20 PM: Oudolf Garden Detroit Tour. Location: Oudolf Garden Detroit

Stroll through the garden and visit Staff-Hosted Education Stations

1:30 PM: Buses load from the Oudolf Garden for additional tours:

Stop 1: Detroit Bird City Park, Detroit Arboretum, Circle Forest, Callahan Park

Stop 2: Detroit Abloom

Stop 3: Stratton House Private Home Garden & Social

5:30 PM: Buses load from Stratton House to return to Oudolf Garden Detroit

6:00 PM: Arrive at Garden and Adjourn

Contact info@perennialplant.org or call 888-440-3122 with questions or assistance registering.