One of the ways Wild Ones seeks to accomplish our mission of promoting native plants and landscaping is by providing learning opportunities for both seasoned gardeners and those who are new to gardening and/or the native plant movement alike. All of these webinar opportunities are free and open to the public to attend.
Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Continue reading "Cultivating Change with Lorraine Johnson"
View the Columbia River Basin Garden Design Continue reading "Columbia River Basin Discussion with Designer Ann Autrey"
View the Grand Rapids Native Garden Plans Continue reading "Grand Rapids Discussion with Designers Amy Heilman & Rebecca Marquardt"
Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, “The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants.” This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application […] Continue reading "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox"
This program will go in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve outdoor air quality and cover a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds, and atmospheric carbon. Continue reading "Native Plants for Improving Outdoor Air Quality with Eric Fuselier"
This program will go in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve stormwater quality and cover a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including arsenic, chlorinated solvents, sediment, and nutrient pollution. Continue reading "Native Plants for Improving Stormwater with Eric Fuselier"
Join Iowa attorney and business professor Rosanne Plante as she explains what to do if the “Weed Police” knock on your door! Continue reading "Weed Ordinances with Rosanne Plante"
This program goes in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve soil quality and covers a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including petroleum, pesticides, heavy metals, and the emerging field of “phytomining,” an exciting new form of phytotechnology where heavy metals are reclaimed from the soil for reuse. Continue reading "Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination with Eric Fuselier"
This webinar discusses plant genetic diversity and the role it plays in our gardens, landscapes, and natural areas. The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology creates a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend on them for survival. Continue reading "“Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” with Neil Diboll"
How do we marshal human and community resources to incorporate native plants into our gardens, parks and communities? This recording was a part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University and has been shared with permission. Continue reading "“Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants” with Wild Ones Chapter Liaison Lisa Olsen"