Keystone Plants: Helping All Species Thrive - August 7th

Keystone plants according to Doug Tallamy are "the most productive plants that support the most species." During this event, attendees will learn about the keystone plants native to Wisconsin and how to design with them in your own yard. Featuring two speakers, a question and answer session, and tours of local properties that have gone and are going native.

John Muetz from Beaver Creek Reserve will introduce keystone plants and emphasize the important trees and shrubs that support insects and everything that relies on them.

Sean VanderWaal, owner of Habitat Native Plants and an instructor at the Chippewa Valley Technical College, addresses designing with natives with special emphasis on fall keystone plants.

John, Sean and Megen Hines (Menomonie Environmental Planner and avid gardener) will participate in a question and answer session.

The day begins at 8:30 and concludes in the afternoon with tours of three local properties utilizing numerous natives in their landscapes.

Registration includes lunch and four free native plants.

This event is sponsored by the St. Croix District of the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation in partnership with the Eau Claire Garden Club, Hudson Home & Garden Club, Tropical Wings, St. Croix Valley Bird Club, National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Tickets are $32, available HERE.

Location: Rassbach Museum & Fulton's Workshop

From the Facebook event page.