The Oceana Conservation District, in Shelby, will play host to the Wild Ones West Michigan Shore-to-Prairie group's Saturday, Feb. 21 program, which begins at 10 a.m. Participants will view two short films from Michigan State University, including "Smart Reasons to Choose Native" and "Matching Native Plants to Your Yard’s Needs," and have opportunities to connect with other area gardeners and specialists.
Also, Nancy Roggers will discuss why to "Plant This, Not That," beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Muskegon Conservation District office in Twin Lake. Roggers' presentation introduces gardeners to a number of native Michigan species.
Wild Ones West Michigan Shore-to-Prairie is the local chapter of the non-profit Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. The tri-county group is working to build a community of gardeners and landscapers to help restore native plants in Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties. The local Wild Ones chapter will offer gardeners and landscapers the camaraderie of working together, teaching and sharing expertise. Presentations, field trips and hands-on activities are scheduled monthly throughout the year, rotating within this area.
The monthly Saturday gatherings are free to the public. Please preregister for the February program through the Oceana Conservation District website and for the March program through the Muskegon Conservation District website.
