Grow your knowledge of native Minnesotan plants as you prepare your own gardens with MNSG's Jessy Carlson and John Bly of Metro Blooms for a free webinar hosted by Cook County Higher Education. This event is part of MNSG's project on Partnering with Local Governments for Climate Adaptation.
Adding native plants to your yard is a great idea. Native species can provide pollinator habitat, prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff and add beauty. But how do you know which species to choose? In this 1-hour webinar, we will simplify the process of making a native garden species list. We will cover how to:
- Clarify your project goals.
- Identify site conditions, which will determine your species list.
- Introduce the Blue Thumb Plant Finder, an online, Minnesota-specific, species selection tool that can provide you with a species list tailored for your project and your site.
This free event is aimed at residents of Northeast Minnesota.
Speakers
- Jessy Carlson, Resilience Extension Associate at Minnesota Sea Grant
- John Bly, Director of Operations and Special Projects at Metro Blooms
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time
Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT
Registration
Registration is required to attend this virtual event. This free event is aimed at residents of Northeast Minnesota.
Event sponsors
This event is hosted by Cook County Higher Education.
Contact
Jessy Carlson, Resilience Extension Associate, Minnesota Sea Grant.
Image credit: J. Weisenhorn/UMN Extension