Events

Dr. Chris Barton, UK Professor of Forestry, is also founder and president of Green Forests Work, an NGO that aims to improve the environment and economy of mined landscapes. Through this program, 8 million trees have been planted on mined lands in Appalachia and Australia and over 30,000 volunteers have participated. Dr. Barton will share research into reforestation of post-mined land and supporting programs. 

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Three recipients of the Lexington Wild Ones Garden Grants will describe their gardens, how they used the grant funds, and faced and resolved challenges. The meeting will also present the opportunity to volunteer in the City Nature Challenge. Beverly James, Executive Director of Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, will provide training and use of app iNaturalist. Please have the app downloaded on your phone.

It's time to think about the native plants you have in your garden that you would like to bring and swap with fellow gardeners. Pot your native perennials, shrubs, ferns, trees, and grasses at least 2 weeks in advance, label them and bring them to this fun event. More information to follow.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!