The Partners for Native Landscaping come together each year to present a program with the goal of inspiring and helping individuals to create gardens that are not only beautiful but are also habitats for native wildlife.
This regional partnership, which Wild Ones St. Louis belongs to, is presenting an outstanding series of nine talks, starting with a keynote by Doug Tallamy on March 10 and going through April 6. All talks will be presented through the St. Louis County Library’s Adult
Programming.
Registration is FREE but you must register in advance through the library.
These presentations often fill up so register early!
More information at
www.partnersfornativelandscaping.org
See below for class descriptions and registration links
Save the Date for the Native Plant Fair
on Sunday, April 10th. More details to follow!
March 10th at 3pm
Keynote: Let It Be An Oak
Doug Tallamy
Once we have decided to restore the ecological integrity of our suburban neighborhoods, we need to decide what plants to add to our properties. Oaks are superior trees for suburban restoration projects because of their many ecological and aesthetic attributes. Tallamy will compare oak species to other popular shade trees in terms of their ability to support animal diversity, protect watersheds, sequester carbon dioxide, and restore lost plant communities. Register with SLCL
March 15th at 2pm
A 3-Year Suburban Landscape Makeover
Dave Tylka, Co-Founder of STL Audubon’s Bring Conservation Home Program
The native landscaping book author moved into STL County 3 years ago. He will explain the approach, process and results of transforming his typical suburban home landscape with non-natives (bush honeysuckle, etc.) into biodiverse prairie, glade and forest habitat beds.
Register with SLCL
March 16th at 7pm
Life in the Soil
Jerry Pence, St. Louis Community College
Before you plant…know what is going on under the ground! Knowing your soil can play a big role in helping you select the proper plants and have great success with them. Join us for a look at life in the soil and how you can give your plants their best chance for success!
Register with SLCL
March 22nd at 2pm
Native Plant Gardens Bring Pollinators
Nina Fogel and Jenny Mullikin, Billiken Bee Lab at Saint Louis University
If you build it, will they come? The short answer is yes! We will give an overview of how native plants enhance pollinator diversity and abundance in urban gardens.
Register with SLCL
March 23rd at 7pm
Investing in Native Trees and Shrubs
Meridith McAvoy Perkins, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Trees and shrubs live for decades, so when you plant one in your yard you want to be confident you get it right. We’ll explore native species that support common landscape goals, how to plant for success, and provide stewardship tips to keep your trees growing strong.
Register with SLCL
March 29th at 2pm
Garden Maintenance for Wildlife: A New Way to Garden
Scott Woodbury, Shaw Nature Reserve
How do you maximize plant and wildlife diversity in your yard and still have time to enjoy it? Learn about different landscape styles and the latest maintenance practices that promote pollinators and song birds.
Register with SLCL
March 30th at 7pm
Rainscaping with Native Plants
Rob Kennedy and Cody Hayo
Learn rain garden and rainscaping basics like deciding on a proper site, size, design, construction and maintenance with help from the Missouri Botanical Garden Rainscaping Guide. Also briefly learn about funding opportunities such as the MSD Rainscaping Small Grants Program.
Register with SLCL
April 5th at 2pm
Homegrown National Park
Jean Ponzi, EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden
What if we could feel as Nature-rich in our yards and community spaces as in our great public parks? By growing a relationship with Native Plants, we can! Homegrown National Park is a movement ready to welcome you!
Register with SLCL
April 6th at 7pm
Gardening for Backyard Wildlife
Erin Shank, Missouri Department of Conservation
Small yards in urban and suburban environments can offer important habitats for wildlife from neotropical migratory songbirds to subterranean invertebrates. Learn who might consider your yard “home” and how to support biodiversity in your own backyard.
Register with SLCL
SAVE THE DATE!
Native Plant Fair
Sunday, April 10th
Registering for the April 6th Gardening for Backyard Wildlife does not work.
Homegrown National Park comes up!