Chapters in Kentucky

What is cold stratification, and why should native gardeners learn how to do it? During this workshop, we will examine germination processes and ways to encourage germination of local native seeds through cold stratification. No greenhouse needed!

This free family-friendly activity will take you through the steps to create food sources for birds and other wildlife using pinecones, seeds, dried fruit, and other natural items. Best of all, you will take home your creation to feed your neighborhood birds!

For those with food allergies, please be aware that peanut butter will be used. There will be four sessions on Sunday, January 19 at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 pm. Registration is required, and spaces are limited, so register today!

Join us for a Winter Walk through the Charles and Betty Russell Park Loop in Ashland! During this hike we will observe the dormant stages of native plant communities, and how individual plants in a community support each other and animals through the harsh winter weather. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of garden designs that build native plant communities. 

All Wilding Romps are all-weather events. Please come prepared for rain/cool weather with appropriate shoes, rain jackets, and towels and/or blanket following the hike in case of inclement weather.

What are native pollinators, and how can my landscape plants support them? During this 21+ seminar, we will share some of our local common pollinators and the native species that are a part of a healthy ecosystem. Practices to support their populations with native plants in the landscape, and practices for management of invasive populations will be discussed. 

Join us for a short trail walk and discussion about our region's native bees! During this meeting we will view the native flora and environmental components that provide habitat to our native bees, including host plants and sites. We will also provide a brief guidebook identifying common host plants for native bee species in our tri-state region, and how to cultivate them in our native landscapes.