Learn the ages old natural history behind the native plant-wildlife connection and find out how to bring this microcosm of nature into your yard. The act of gardening becomes deeply rewarding when the plants that one grows support a world of pollinators, birds, and other organisms. This is the promise of gardening with native plants. Co-founder Dave Tomashefski will tell you what you need to know to have a garden that is not only beautiful, but also buzzes and flutters with life.

This event is hosted by the National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds program. All are welcome to come and learn about purpose and benefits of native plants and how to design, install, and maintain your own native wildflower garden. Incorporating beautiful native plants into urban landscapes can help reduce flooding, improve air quality, and provide food and shelter for birds, native bees and butterflies. The first 40 participants to register and attend will take home a ready-to-plant, native wildflower garden kit!

Planting a native "soft landings" garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in your yard. Learn how these gardens feed birds by boosting caterpillar populations in this compelling presentation.

Join us at the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County 2025 fall seminar: Gardening for a Healthier Yard and Community. This all-day seminar includes a keynote Speaker and three sessions, continental breakfast, and a boxed lunch. Dave will be presenting on winter shelter for pollinators and insects, exploring the garden as though it were a city of pollinators with habitat features that we, the gardeners, can provide.

We're proud sponsors of the annual Headlands Birding Festival! Dave will be among several speakers presenting at this event, which includes bird walks at several local hotspots and Meadow City native plants in the vendor area. Planting a native "soft landings" garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in your yard. Learn how these gardens feed birds by boosting caterpillar populations in this compelling presentation.

We love to watch insects visiting our flowers, but as the growing season ends, we may wonder about pollinators’ lives away from the flowers. Where do bees, moths, beetles, and others go to find shelter, and how can we modify our gardens to give these insects a home? This presentation explores the garden as though it were a city of pollinators with habitat features that we, the gardeners, can provide. Arrive at 6 PM for a bird walk, or at 7 PM for the presenation!