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How to Plant a Pocket Prairie

Join us as we dive into the many ways to prepare your site, and plant for success. Come prepared for open discussion and a short hike.

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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults.

Program Description: If you’re interested in creating your own native wildflower-filled, pollinator friendly, pocket-sized prairie in your own yard, this class is the first step. Join us as we dive into the many ways to prepare your site, and plant for success.  

In this class, we'll cover: 

  • What it means to have intentionally wild native plants and why it's important  
  • Discussion of native seed banks and pesky invasives   
  • How preparation is important in controlling weeds and nurturing new plants  
  • At least three different methods for removing turf grass and weeds 
  • Plant selection and sowing seeds 
  • A walk–through of previously installed pocket prairies  

About the Instructor: Carolyn Ramseur is our Natural Areas Project Coordinator here at the Nature Center. She has a B.S. in Ecology and Biodiversity and is focused on bringing ecosystems back into our urban communities. With three years’ experience in land stewardship and restoration, she's been collecting knowledge on invasive species management, prairie restoration, and native natural areas. Combined with a wide-ranging background from stream biodiversity studies to teaching and singing classical music, her goal is to combine culturally relevant outreach with natural sciences to help every person find new skills and ways to improve the health of our local ecosystems. 

Note: This class is intended for landowners who have a plot to plant that’s at least 36 square feet (or larger), sunny, and well-drained. A pocket prairie might be a great start towards creating a native landscape. Pocket prairies are wilder in appearance (vs. a tended flowerbed) but can be contained appropriately for community-minded yards. 

What to Expect: Come prepared for open discussion and a short hike.

Where to Park: After passing the gatehouse, turn right onto Groesbeck Drive. Please park along Groesbeck Drive with the cabin in sight. 

Where to Meet: Program registrants will meet at Abner Hollow Cabin (near the Nature PlayScape and PlayScape bathrooms) at our Rowe Woods location. After parking in the cabin field parking area, head over a little bridge on the walking trail and continue the path towards the cabin. Feel free to check in with our gatehouse staff before you park if you have questions on this meeting location. 

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission.

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Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.