Category: Wild Ones Presents

View the Recording of “Wild Ones Presents ‘Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination'” with Speaker Eric Fuselier

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 "View the Recording of “Wild Ones Presents ‘Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination'” with Speaker Eric Fuselier"

Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll

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. Neil Diboll is […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll"

Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants

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 "Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants"

Wild Ones Presents “America’s Public Gardens: A Resource for Native Plants” webinar with Matthew Ross

Take a journey to several of the nation’s public gardens. From gardens that grow exclusively native plants to others that have worked them into their diverse collections, get an in-depth look into how public gardens can help inform and influence your design and maintenance practices.​ This webinar is free and open to the public. A […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Presents “America’s Public Gardens: A Resource for Native Plants” webinar with Matthew Ross"