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Backyard Habitats
May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Do you look at your backyard or nearby greenspace, and wonder if it could serve a higher purpose? Do you wish you had the know-how to turn that green wall of shrubs into a pollinator paradise? Do you want to learn about savanna and prairie restoration?
Join Fontenelle Forest Biologist, Kayla Johnson, at Fontenelle Forest’s Backyard Habitat series to for inspiration, guidance and practical tips to help you create a vibrant and thriving native plant garden!
This series is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge to cultivate native plant gardens right in their own backyards. Each session will explore a different topic to help you create and maintain a thriving native plant garden! Join us on this journey to reconnect with nature and create a haven for biodiversity in your own backyard.
DATEs: Dates listed below.
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Locations vary – see below. Click here for exact addresses.
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 15
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60
PROGRAM FEE: This event is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Members must sign in to receive discount.
Understanding and Managing Invasive Species
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In a classroom setting, learn to recognize and eliminate aggressive plants, which keep your native garden from thriving.
Date: May 19
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da
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Creating a Sustainable Landscape
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In a classroom setting, discover an array of sustainable native plants, which add both function and beauty to your backyard or greenspace.
Date: June 2
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da
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Intro to Prairie and Savanna Restoration
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Take a walk at Neale Woods with Fontenelle Forest’s lead biologist, to learn about the restoration process that is enhancing the health, habitat, and beauty of our urban nature preserve.
Date: September 15
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve
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Sustainable Landscaping Stroll
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Take a walk at Neale Woods with Fontenelle Forest’s lead biologist to explore best practices for implementing and maintaining native plantings in your backyard.
Date: September 29
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve
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