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 orevent? Contact us, we’d love to connect! 🌱
Events & Workshops
July 12
Boylston Public Library Workshop
Boylston, MA
Join us at the Boylston Library for a deep dive into resilient New England gardens! Reimagined Roots will guide a passionate conversation about how to turn your backyard into a functional ecosystem—one that’s bursting with native food and medicinal plants, and built to thrive in our changing world.
We’ll explore trees and shrubs that produce fruits and nuts while supporting local biodiversity, dive into staple crops like potatoes and beans, and get to know perennial vegetables that actually want to grow here. We’ll also touch on time-tested techniques like the Three Sisters method and how to bring those principles into a modern garden.
Bring your curiosity and your questions! We’ll wrap up with an open Q&A so you can get real, practical advice for growing a garden that’s good for you and the planet. Registration required.
August 6
The Foodscaper Pro Talks
Online Registration
We are thrilled to be presenting at The Foodscapers 'Pro Talks' this August 6th! Listen in as we share Tech That Grounds Us: Tools for a regenerative landscaping business. We got into this work to reconnect people with land, food, and place. But building a thriving landscaping business means managing a lot more than just plants. Schedules, estimates, communication, crew coordination, material tracking, job photos, follow-ups... it all adds up fast.
In this session, we’ll share the systems and software that help us stay focused on our mission while keeping our business organized and efficient. We’ll walk through how we use tools like Jobber, CompanyCam, and Switchgrass to streamline our operations, track time and materials, improve our estimates, and keep tabs on projects without needing to be on every site.
This talk is designed for solo operators and small teams who are growing and want to build a business that’s resilient - not chaotic. We’ll keep it practical, honest, and rooted in real experience. The right tools don’t pull us away from the land. They help us serve it better. Registration required.
August 23
Holden Days - WACC
Holden, MA
Celebrate with us at Holden Days on Saturday, August 23 from 9am–3pm for a fun-filled town-wide event hosted by the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 44th year, this beloved event features live music, a Main Street parade, Kids Court activities, a Farmers Market, craft vendors, and delicious food for the whole family.
While you explore the festivities, be sure to visit the Reimagined Roots booth in the Marketplace! We’ll be showcasing our regenerative landscaping work and sharing tips on composting, native plants, soil health, and sustainable land care. Learn how we design, build, and maintain organic landscapes rooted in permaculture principles. Whether you’re planning a small garden or a full backyard transformation, stop by to get inspired, ask questions, and connect with the land one resilient yard at a time.
September 17
New England Botanic Garden Workshop
Boylston, MA
Get your garden ready for the colder months with ecological strategies for overwintering and season extension! Join us for a knowledge-rich workshop, What to Do in the Autumn Garden, that will guide you through the key practices for closing out your garden in a way that nurtures soil life, protects your plants, and sets the stage for a strong spring.
Together, we’ll explore how to harvest fall crops at peak quality, extend your growing season with strategic planting and protection techniques, and “put the garden to bed” using regenerative methods. You’ll leave with tools, tips, and inspiration to carry your garden, and its ecosystem, through winter and into abundance next year.
October 25
2025 West Boylston Fall Fest
West Boylston, MA
We’re excited for the 2025 West Boylston Fall Fest happening on Saturday, October 25! This fun-filled community event features local vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages. We can’t wait for the crisp air, festive vibes, and all the fall fun West Boylston has to offer.
Save the date and get ready to celebrate the season at Fall Fest!
November 9 & 10
Natural Living Expo
Marlborough, MA
Visit us at New England’s largest holistic health event, the Natural Living Expo, now in its 18th year! With 200 exhibits, 60 free workshops, guided meditations, and healthy food vendors, this annual gathering brings together the best in natural living from across the country.
Stop by the Reimagined Roots booth to explore how regenerative landscaping can support a healthy body, mind, and planet. Learn how we design, build, and maintain organic landscapes that restore soil, nourish ecosystems, and deepen your connection to the land. We’ll be sharing insights on native plants, composting, permaculture design, and sharing practices for cultivating abundant, resilient outdoor spaces. Whether you're dreaming of a backyard sanctuary or looking to grow with intention, we’re here to help you root deeply and live in harmony with nature.
“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.