Events

Discuss how to use native woody and herbaceous plants to improve soil, air, and water quality, and remove environmental contaminants from soil, air, and water.

Dr. Stu Weiss will present his methods for assessing overwintering habitats, using hemispherical photography and LiDAR to quantify wind and sun exposure within forest canopies.

Cover the basics of selecting native plants and planning a landscape design for your next project.

Native Alternatives for Invasive Trees & Shrubs, and for Traditional Non-Native Herbaceous Plants

Learn the basics about pollinators, their habitat and how you can be a part of their conservation!

Join author, historian, and horticulturist Abra Lee for a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of both well-known and ordinary African-American trailblazers and visionaries who have been at the heart of American horticulture, including several notable figures with Midwestern ties.

Their Role as Beneficial Insects and Incidental Pollinators of Native Plants

This photo-heavy presentation will delve into the diversity of prairies, especially within plants and invertebrates, sharing incredible stories about species and their interactions with each other.

Presentation discussing benefits of cutting back common milkweed during the growing season.

Practical Advice for Homeowners as well as Beginning Professionals