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24JanGetting to the Source of Our Native Plants: Does Provenance Matter? – Jan. 24 – WLS 2021
As native plants gain popularity in the horticultural trade, there are important issues and challenges that need to be considered. The potential for genetic exchange between cultivated native plants…
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15FebGreat Backyard Bird Count
This annual global four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting the birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Anyone can…
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06OctGreen and Natural Burials with Ashley Oppon (Oct. 6)
Traditional burial methods and cremation contribute heavily to our carbon footprint. Educating ourselves on natural burial methods can provide ways to give back to our planet even after death….
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11AugGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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15SepGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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02JunGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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13AprGrowing Native Plants: Make and Take Bog Planter
Bring a piece of the Preserve home with you! Your new bog garden will include three plants suited for boggy conditions that will thrive in your pot! Our make…
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11MayGrowing Native Plants: Mother’s Day Make and Take Basket
Get ready for Mother’s Day with a special planter for mom made with love by you. Our make & take table will be open next to the Visitor Center…
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12MayGrowing Native Plants: Mother’s Day Make and Take Basket
Get ready for Mother’s Day with a special planter for mom made with love by you. Our make & take table will be open next to the Visitor Center…
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23FebGrowing Native Plants: Propagation From Seed
Start your wildflower gardening early! Take advantage of BHWP Curator Jason Ksepka’s expertise and learn how to start native wildflowers from seed. Jason will discuss interesting seed germination processes…
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28SepGrowing Native Plants: Seed Collection with Jason Ksepka
Take advantage of the expertise of Preserve Curator Jason Ksepka and learn how to collect seed from the plants in your own backyard. This class will take you through…
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29SepGrowing Native Plants: Seed Collection with Jason Ksepka
We often forget that the reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds. Take advantage of the expertise of Preserve Curator Jason Ksepka and learn how to collect seed…