You planted native. Your neighbor has opinions. Maybe your HOA does too. If you’ve ever felt like the hardest part of native plant gardening is the conversations, not the gardening, you’re not alone.
Wild Ones is thrilled to share this upcoming free webinar as part of the 2026 Less Lawn More Life Challenge. Join Lorraine Johnson for a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, addressing neighbor concerns, and fostering community conversations about native plant gardening and ecological landscapes.
About the Webinar
In this webinar, author and activist Lorraine Johnson gets into the how: how to talk to neighbors who don’t get it yet, how to respond to HOA complaints or bylaw challenges, and how to build support in your community for the kind of garden that actually does something for the ecosystem. With three decades of writing and advocacy behind her, Lorraine has seen these conversations play out in every direction – and she’s full of practical, grounded advice for navigating them well.
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT
Location: Online! A link to watch will be emailed to registrants and Less Lawn More Life Challenge participants.
Join via YouTube and participate in the live community chat with Lorraine and partners from the Less Lawn More Life Challenge.
Whether you’re preparing for a formal HOA review or just want to know what to say when someone asks why your yard looks like that, this session is for you.
Register Now
This webinar is part of the nationwide Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a free 12-week program helping people turn everyday outdoor spaces into thriving habitat through simple, expert-led weekly actions. Join thousands across the country learning how to support pollinators, birds, biodiversity, and healthier ecosystems right at home. Participants receive access to live events, practical resources, and the free Wildr Score ecological yard assessment tool. Register free at lesslawnmorelife.com.
About the Presenter
Lorraine Johnson – Lorraine Johnson is a Toronto-based author and community activist who has spent three decades writing about environmental issues and native plant gardening. She is the author or editor of 14 books, including Grow Wild!, The Gardener’s Manifesto, A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee, and A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators. She is a former Honorary Director of Wild Ones and past president of the North American Native Plant Society.