Roots Run Deep: Native Plants & Erosion Control

Saturday August 29th 2026 from 11am-12pm

Creative Play Learning Center - 7685 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Ever wonder why some yards hold up beautifully after a heavy Florida downpour while others wash away? The answer is almost always what's growing in them — and more importantly, what's growing underneath them.

In this workshop we'll take a closer look at how native plant root systems work like nature's own erosion control and water filtration system. Think of deep native roots as tiny straws pulling rainwater straight down into the earth before it ever has a chance to carry nutrients into our canals and bay. We'll walk through the Creative Play rain garden and highlight specific plants and the roles they play, then you'll get to take home a native seed packet to try it in your own yard.

The garden is semi-shaded but dress to be outdoors and bring water to stay hydrated. We'll have an optional hands-on seed activity so dress for it if you'd like to participate.

This workshop is free to the public thanks to the Bay Mini-Grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Reservation still required for an accurate head count.