Join Carol Trosset to learn about the woods of her childhood home and the history of  her parents wildflower rescue efforts, the detailed records kept by her mother on this 1 acre property starting from the 1950's that tell us what a difference a wooded acre can make to wildlife in the city. These records also indicate the changing bloom times of our native species over the years due to climate change. Select native wildflowers are currently being moved to…

Meet naturalist and preserve employee, Brian Wulker for a tour of the prairies and wetlands at Fernald Nature Preserve. Native Plants will be in bloom, songbirds and other wildlife that have returned to this area after restoration will be part of our quest for the day too. Meet at the main office at 9:00 am. We will walk the grounds from there. Easy walking along maintained paths for most of the tour. Bring water, binoculars helpful but not necessary.

Share a complimentary Sunday lunch with Debi Wolterman in her Lebanon Ohio yard, exploring a suburban yard that is designed to redefine what is “normal landscaping”. You will see a wide variety of native plants growing in diverse communities (wetland, mini-meadow, woods) ensuring food and shelter for many creatures throughout all the seasons. Monarchs are certain to be visiting the milkweed and other flowers in her  yard; therefore, we will capture, tag, and release them for their long journey to…