Events & Workshops
We believe great landscapes grow from great relationships. From creative collaborations to intimate seasonal gatherings, we’re proud to connect with those who share our love for design, ecology, and purposeful living.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
We regularly take part in select community events and also host private workshops for clients, design partners, and local organizations. Whether we’re leading a garden walk, offering hands-on seasonal care instruction, or diving into topics like native and edible plantings, our gatherings are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, inform, and cultivate connection.
Want to join us? We’re always adding new offerings throughout the year, check back often or sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.
Interested in partnering or attending a workshop or event? Contact us, we’d love to connect! 🌱
Events & Workshops
February 27th
12:30PM - 2:00PM
West Boylston, MA
Fruit Tree Pruning | Worcester County Conservation District
Join Reimagined Roots and the Worcester County Conservation District to learn how proper pruning supports healthy structure and reliable fruit production. In this focused, practical session, we’ll cover when and why to prune, how to identify what should be removed, and how winter pruning sets trees up for strong growth in the seasons ahead. You’ll leave with clear guidance and confidence to care for existing fruit trees or plan for future plantings.
March 1st
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Worcester, MA
Plan your Veggie Garden | Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness
Have you struggled to know what to plant in your garden, or how to make sure you're actually making the most of the space you have? Or, are you just longing for warmer days? Join us for this 2-hour garden planning class where we will cover topics such as companion planting, succession sowing, attracting pollinators, protecting crops, and more! You'll leave with a garden plan you can follow on your own landscape. Don't have land of your own? Make a plan for that person you're always telling to start planting some food so you can share in the abundance!
March 7th
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Boylston, MA
Design Like Nature: The Foundations of Permaculture | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Learn the core principles of permaculture design and how to observe landscapes the way nature does. This session introduces systems thinking, site analysis, and ecological patterns that form the foundation of resilient, regenerative gardens at any scale. Part 1 of our 3 Part Winter Session Series.
March 21st
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Boylston, MA
Planting Resilience: Growing Abundance in Any Backyard | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Explore practical strategies for building healthy soils, diverse plant communities, and productive home gardens. Participants will learn how to design for abundance using polycultures, perennial crops, and climate-responsive planting techniques suited to small and large spaces alike. Part 2 of our 3 Part Winter Session Series.
April 14th
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Leominster, MA
Leominster EarthFest
Celebrate with us at Leominster EarthFest to explore practical ways to make more eco-friendly choices at home and in your landscape. Connect with local businesses and organizations, discover useful resources and services in the area, and shop for thoughtfully made items that support a healthier, more resilient community.
April 18th
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Boylston, MA
Designing the Future: From Backyard to Bioregion | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Move beyond the individual garden to consider how landscapes connect at a larger scale. This session examines long-term planning, community resilience, and bioregional thinking, offering tools to design gardens and landscapes that support ecological health well into the future. Part 3 of our 3 Part Winter Session Series.
April 25th
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Gardner, MA
Massachusetts Agriculture in Action Expo
Join us at the Massachusetts Agriculture in Action Expo, a free, family-friendly celebration of the farmers, food, and working landscapes that sustain our communities. Sponsored by the Massachusetts State Grange, this event brings together growers, educators, and land-based businesses for a day of hands-on learning and connection. We’re excited to be there as vendors, sharing practical tools and ideas for building healthier, more resilient landscapes at home.
April 26th
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Grafton, MA
Grafton Earth Day | Sustainable Grafton
Celebrate Earth Day with us in Grafton at this community event hosted by Sustainable Grafton on Grafton Common. Explore practical, real-world ways to care for the land we call home, connect with local businesses and organizations, and discover resources that support sustainable choices for your home and landscape. Be sure to stop by our table for a kid-friendly, hands-on activity designed to spark curiosity and connection with the natural world.
May 30th
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Worcester, MA
How to Compost in Urban & Suburban Spaces | Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness
Composting is not just for farmers! In fact, reducing food waste is critical in the effort to reduce your carbon footprint as well as increase the health of the soil, food and ecosystem growing around you! Learn to compost in your apartment, small lot, or large space. This class will teach you how to compost in the winter and in the summer, on any sized lot. Let's make dirt!
“This class was great! I loved how much they believed in and were passionate about the subject. We need Part II & III.”
”Nate + Lucy were great. Loved the enthusiasm and info.”
- NEBG Workshop Attendees
Workshops Details & Speaking Engagements
From seasonal hands-on garden sessions to lecture-based talks on sustainable design and organic growing, our programming brings together education, creativity, and community. Whether you’re joining us for a one-hour talk or a multi-part series, you’ll walk away feeling empowered to grow more—more food, more beauty, more life.
We offer private sessions for garden clubs, organizations, wellness programs, schools, and design partners. Whether it's a cozy indoor lecture or a guided garden walk, we tailor each experience to your space and your goals.
Popular Workshop Topics Include:
Intro to Permaculture
A beginner-friendly overview of permaculture principles and how they apply to everyday landscapes. Learn how to design with nature, support healthy ecosystems, and create spaces that are both productive and beautiful.Cultivate Your Ecosystem
Learn how to plan your garden to support pollinators and grow more food. We’ll cover companion planting, Square Foot Gardening, and ways to design for both beauty and function. A great discussion-based workshop full of practical ideas.Border Bounties
Turn your garden borders into productive, beautiful spaces. This class shares real examples and tips for using flowering and fruiting plants to manage invasives, reduce pests, and boost your landscape’s health.Perennial Crops for New England
Discover trees, shrubs, and perennial veggies that thrive in our region. These plants offer food for people and wildlife while building long-term resilience and diversity in your yard.Landscapes for Happy Honeybees: Beyond No Mow May
Get design ideas for pollinator-friendly gardens that still look neat and intentional. Learn what to plant for blooms all season long—and how to blend beauty with purpose.
Meet Your Instructors, Lucy + Nate
Nate Fournier
Founder & CEO, Reimagined Roots
With a foundation in engineering, design, and construction, Nate Fournier brings a systems-thinking approach to landscape design. His journey into regenerative living began in 2014 after completing his first Permaculture Design Course (PDC) with renowned teacher Geoff Lawton. Inspired by the potential to transform ordinary spaces into productive, resilient ecosystems, Nate began converting suburban yards into abundant human habitats—balancing food production, beauty, and ecological function.
Since then, Nate has completed three PDCs, studied regenerative agriculture internationally, and earned his General Contractor’s license. In 2020, he founded Reimagined Roots to bring this holistic vision to life across Central Massachusetts. As a speaker and educator, Nate is known for making complex ecological concepts accessible, empowering others to design with nature and build lasting connections to the land.
Lucy Smith
VP of Sales & Design, Reimagined Roots
Lucy Smith’s work lies at the intersection of food sovereignty, community care, and ecological restoration. Holding a BA in Economics and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Lucy’s academic background shaped her deep commitment to supporting communities—especially those affected by food insecurity. That commitment led her around the world, studying permaculture in Thailand, Hawaii, and Costa Rica, where she earned her Permaculture Design Certificate at Finca Tierra.
Lucy went on to design landscapes up and down the East Coast, specializing in biodiverse, edible, and culturally-informed gardens. Her designs draw heavily from indigenous agricultural wisdom, blending aesthetics with purpose to create deeply rooted, living systems. Now leading sales and design at Reimagined Roots, Lucy brings clarity, compassion, and creativity to every project, and is a sought-after voice on ecological design and community resilience.
The Foodscape Journey
We were honored to be featured on The Foodscaper Podcast
Nate Fournier shares how his background in engineering, permaculture, and landscape design inspired his journey into edible landscaping. In this conversation, Nate explores the philosophy behind Reimagined Roots and how we create beautiful, productive ecosystems that regenerate soil, grow food, support pollinators, and reconnect people with nature.
Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Exchange: Transforming Lawns into Living Landscapes
We were honored to share our story on Chamber Exchange The TV Show, highlighting how Reimagined Roots designs and builds resilient, beautiful, and edible landscapes. Our mission is to replace turf with regenerative, low-maintenance ecosystems that support biodiversity, food production, and community well-being.
Perennial Crops for New England
Discover how to turn your backyard into a thriving ecosystem
In this talk at the Boylston Public Library, we explore how to transform conventional lawns into functional, edible landscapes filled with native plants, medicinal herbs, and pollinator habitat. Learn practical steps to design a sustainable, regenerative yard that feeds both people and the planet.