PROGRAM

Much has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals perceive the world around them? What do we miss when we landscape for human visual... Read More

Spend an hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically-sound landscapes. We’ll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on... Read More

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the largest public investments to be completed in New York City in a generation and serves to connect people and nature through inclusive, innovative,... Read More

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It’s hard to imagine, but white-tailed deer were once nearly extinct in dozens of states. Their abundance now puts them at odds with most gardeners and homeowners, who become frustrated... Read More

Wild native plants and planted native plants almost always occur in different habitats. This talk will discuss the ecology, physiology, and culture that underpin the behaviors of native plants to... Read More

It’s been said that perception is reality. This is certainly evident when property owners perceive prairies to be unattractive and messy.  Prairies established within residential or public landscapes are often destroyed because... Read More

Most of us think of bees, butterflies, and flower gardens when the word “pollinator” is mentioned. There is so much more to it than that, and our woody plants play... Read More

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Green infrastructure projects that utilize native plants and mimic natural ecological systems are quickly becoming a favorite for designers and engineers for urban places. These projects are able to mitigate... Read More

In his recently published book, In the Country of the Kaw (University of Kansas Press), Jim Locklear profiles the natural and cultural wonders within the watershed of the Kaw (Kansas)... Read More

Butterflies play a crucial role in ecosystems as pollinators and indicators of environmental change, making their study essential for conservation efforts. In Kansas, the diverse array of butterfly species provides... Read More

Learn the basics of forest ecology and the options available to us for managing forests for natural values. We will review forest types and habitats, components of the forest, factors... Read More

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the largest public investments to be completed in New York City in a generation and serves to connect people and nature through inclusive, innovative,... Read More

Gardens are often designed in ways that require significant resources—water, fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, and labor. Conscientious gardeners are looking for ways to minimize these inputs and create a garden that... Read More

Gosh, it’s a wild world out there, huh?  The climate is changing, invasive species and woody plants are coming from every direction, and habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented.  How are... Read More

It’s been said that perception is reality. This is certainly evident when property owners perceive prairies to be unattractive and messy.  Prairies established within residential or public landscapes are often destroyed because... Read More

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There are lots of ways prairie restoration can enhance the conservation of grasslands.  Are you trying to enlarge and/or reconnect existing prairie fragments?  Do you want to create a site... Read More

The benefit bees provide pollinating our food crops is well known but these keystone species also increase biodiversity and are a part of complex food webs. A little more than... Read More

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