Events

Dr. Ken Bridle described the flora and fauna of the Piedmont with special emphasis on rare species

Mr. Dennis Burnette described the ecological importance of the butterflies of the Piedmont.

Panel discussion on the importance of the Yadkin River

Dr. Douglas Tallamy the ecological importance of trees and specifically white oaks

Walk off the new trail with Dr. Tallamy and Dr. Briddle

Preston Montague described landscaping practices that can be implemented by the homeowner for an ecological sound practices that attracts life in the garden

Panel discussion on the importance of native flora and fauna

Panel discussion on the importance of trees

Lecture on the importance of trees for health and wellbeing

Dennis Burnette discussed how to grow native plants in containers that attract butterflies

With a little planning and careful plant selection, you can have a beautiful native plant landscape. A landscape that works in harmony with the environment and supports pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. This class is an overview of the planning, plant selection, and design principles to apply in creating your garden.

Topics we'll cover include:
- site assessment
- soil testing
- ecoregions vs hardiness zones
- resources for plant selection
- strategies for selecting keystone species to support pollinators, birds, bees, etc.
- garden design

Whether you’re considering starting a native plant garden, expanding an existing native plant garden, or nurturing and maintaining a native plant garden, our hope is that you discover something new in this class.

With a little planning and careful plant selection, you can have a beautiful native plant landscape. A landscape that works in harmony with the environment and supports pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. This class is an overview of the planning, plant selection, and design principles to apply in creating your garden.

Topics we'll cover include:
- site assessment
- soil testing
- ecoregions vs hardiness zones
- resources for plant selection
- strategies for selecting keystone species to support pollinators, birds, bees, etc.
- garden design

Whether you’re considering starting a native plant garden, expanding an existing native plant garden, or nurturing and maintaining a native plant garden, our hope is that you discover something new in this class.

Dr. Allison Northup shared her expertise growing plants from seed

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

Kathy Johnson discussed how to create an attractive garden with native plants

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

April McNiff Display of photographs of native plants

Agenda

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm   Lunch & Social Time

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm     Members Only Annual Meeting

    -  report of the Chapter’s 2023 activities
    -  report of the Chapter’s financial status
    -  discuss other information pertaining to the Chapter’s purpose or operations as requested by any Chapter member at the meeting.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm    Presentation by Jon Roethling, Director of Reynolda
                                 Gardens. Jon’s presentation is entitled “Rewilding Reynolda.”

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm    Poster Exhibit (open to the public)

Dr. Joe Roethling described plans to Reynolda Gardens that include expanding the native plant aspects