Join the City of Bowling Green, the Wood Soil Water & Conservation District, the Wood County Park District, and the Kuebeck Forum on Nature for a new homeowner educational series, Your Path to Sustainable Landscaping. This five-class series will feature local experts focused on best practices for incorporating native plants within a neighborhood setting.
Feb. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Going Native: A Journey from Cultivars and Chemicals to Landscaping with Natives
Presenter: Hal Mann, immediate past president, Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter
Feb. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Steps for Success: Best Practices for Transitioning to and Maintaining Native Plants
Presenters: Cinda Stutzman, natural resources specialist, Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department, and Dan Parratt, consultant, Yards of Wildlife
March 9, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Favorite Native Forbs of NW Ohio: Become Familiar with Plant Choices Based on Your Site Conditions
Presenter: Sanja Jennings, stewardship specialist, Wood County Park District
March 23, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Native Trees & Shrubs: Incorporating Native Woody Plants into Your Overall Design
Presenter: Adrien Lowien-Kirian, woodland specialist, Wood County Park District
April 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with dinner provided.
Gardens Are Your Own: Get Inspired and Customize your Garden
Presenter: Chris Gajewicz, natural resources coordinator, Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department
Get CreNative & Plan Your Garden: Fine-tune your plan with assistance from local experts.
Large printed maps of your property will be provided by the Wood Soil & Water Conservation District to help create a native landscape plan specific to your yard. Resources on where and when to buy natives locally will also be provided to help put your plan into action.
“Many of our residents are interested in adding natives to their landscaping but are worried that it will look too wild and wooly, upset their neighbors, or be in violation of city zoning laws. Small patches of manicured lawn replaced with native landscaping can have tremendous environmental benefit, and we want to provide residents with the resources and the knowledge to do this successfully,” said Amanda Gamby, the city’s sustainability and public outreach coordinator.
All classes will be held at the Veterans Building, located in Bowling Green City Park. Registration is required and limited. A $25 registration fee covers all classes and materials.
Register by emailing Cinda Stutzman at stutzman@bgohio.org or by calling 419-353-0301.
