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Workshop & Bare Root Plant Sale
February 28th from 8am to 1pm
St. Louis Community College - Meramec
Keynote Speaker: Joey Santore "Native Plants as Infrastructure"
2026 Webinar Series - March, April, and May
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
Explore the many benefits of landscaping with native plants during this virtual series presented by the Partners for Native Landscaping.
Registration coming soon.
Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering. A recording of this virtual program will be posted to YouTube within three business days.
Wednesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.
A Weed By Any Other Name – Native Landscaping for Food and Medicine
Presented by Luke and Linda Black Elk
Explore edible and medicinal native plants that can transform our yards and community spaces into healing and nourishing landscapes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.
Hillside Gardening – Strategies for Designing, Installing, and Maintaining Native Gardens on Slopes
Presented by Allegra Pierce, Pretty City Gardens and Landscapes
Installing a new garden on a slope presents several challenges, including erosion, root stabilization, and accessibility. Front yards offer the greatest opportunity for native plant education and outreach, yet they are often sloped.
Wednesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m.
Native Plant Initiative: Growing Equity, Resilience and Community
Presented by Joshua Moore, Sustainability Division of Missouri Botanical Garden
This presentation provides an overview of the Native Plant Initiative (NPI). NPI is a partnership supporting schools, nonprofits, and municipalities, especially underserved communities, to plan native plant projects that build environmental equity, ecological resilience, and community stewardship.
Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.
Trees for Bees
Presented by James Faupel - Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
Planting native tree and shrub species can be a simple way to include important resources for wildlife in the human landscape. However, with over 450 species of bees found in Missouri, how do you know which trees and shrubs to plant if you are interested in supporting bee populations? This presentation covers tree selection with our native bees in mind and briefly discusses tree flower phenology, pollination needs, and the bee lifecycle.
Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Creating a Family-Friendly Yard that Supports Wildlife
Presented by Krystal Coxon, St. Louis Wild Ones
Learn how one family transformed their Ballwin yard into a natural playground and a healthy habitat. Discover how to design and plant natives that inspire imagination and play for kids while also supporting bees, butterflies, and birds. With more than 100 native plant species on all four sides of the home, these efforts are sure to inspire your next gardening project.
Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 p.m.
Native Edible Plants for your Home Garden
Presented by Jen Sieradzki, Shaw Nature Reserve
Learn how to incorporate edible native plants into your garden. The new Ozark Ethnobotany Garden at Shaw Nature Reserve is a showcase of plants used for food, fiber, medicine, and dye. Learn what parts of the plants are edible and how to harvest and prepare them for use in recipes.
A special thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservation as the sustaining sponsor for the Partners for Native Landscaping Series
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