Join us to learn more from speaker Christopher Hart, Horticulturalist at HartScapes, talking about native plants.
The Portage District Library is hosting the monthly speaker presentations of our local Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Chapter! Wild Ones is a national non-profit organization that promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area chapter of Wild Ones was established in 1998 to help inform, educate and offer resources to people interested in learning about native plants. Presentations are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Upcoming Speakers:
Wednesday, April 24 • Botanical Diversity Back from the Dead: Finding Hope in Oak Savanna and Prairie Fen Restoration • Mitch Lettow, Stewardship Director, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Wednesday, May 29 • Seeking Spiritual Connectedness with the Plant Nation • Bethany Earl-Moody, RN, CNM, MSN, Enrolled member of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe, Traditional forager and plant wisdom keeper
Visit the Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Programs & Events page for more details.
Accommodations
All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Quyen Edwards in advance of your visit.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Presentation | Class |
TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Online Recorded | 2:In person & virtual | 1:Adult (18+) |
Located near the intersection of S. Westnedge and Shaver Rd, Portage District Library offers ample parking, EV charging, and access to the Portage Bikeway.
