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| Loss of tree canopy is the most recent hurdle in back yard. |
Instructors | Julia Vanatta and Susan Van Baerle
PICK ONE
Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Thursday, August 17, 2:00 to 3:15 pm
Friday, August 18, 9:30 to 10:45 am
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| Complete redesign of Chilton rock terrace in progress. |
This guided tour and workshop is at the Minneapolis home of Wild Ones member, Julia Vanatta. Her garden is a 20 plus year experiment and laboratory of gardening with native plants, incorporating rain and ground water into the designs. We'll review the garden as it is today and discuss how it has evolved over the years.
Julia will be joined by retired landscape designer, Susan Van Baerle. While the host garden is clay, Susan's garden in East Bloomington is sandy loam mix. Her experience with a different ecosystem will add another perspective.
Following each 30 minute tour there will be an open discussion based on the participant questions. We'll share tips about planning a garden that has room to evolve and how to work with Mother Nature.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Class is open to newcomers and experienced gardeners, along with landscape designers who are new to gardening with native plants. Workshop is free and open to the public. Address will be provided in reminder email 2 days before the event.
Offering three dates and times to choose from. Limit of 20 participants per session. Severe weather makeup date will be on Monday, August 21, time TBD.
Click here to attend on Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Click here to attend on Thursday, August 17, 2:00 to 3:15 pm
Click here to attend on Friday, August 18, 9:30 to 10:45 am
Julia Vanatta has been a homeowner in Minneapolis since late 1970s. Getting serious about gardening over 20 years ago, she uses her own gardens to experiment and learn all she can about native plants and the wildlife they support, especially insects. Julia has been active as a leader in various capacities for Wild Ones Twin Cities for many years. More recently she started the Facebook group, Native Plant Gardens in the Upper Midwest, a discussion group where members engage in an exchange of ideas and practices for local ecosystem gardening.
Susan Van Bearle is a retired landscape designer. Her recent work includes working to help restore and maintain the land managed by Bush Lake Chapter of Izaak Walton Leagure. She has also written a blog about her own garden, read more here.
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| Guided tour will follow of map, showcasing history of gardens. |
FALL 2023 CALENDAR
Check back mid August for more information and to register and/or volunteer.
Outreach Education Events
Wild Ones Twin Cities and Wild Ones Minnesota will be participating in the following events. If you would like to learn more about volunteering, email info@wildonetwincities.org. Your email will be forwarded to the coordinator.
August 30-31, 2023
Minnesota State Fair
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Minneapolis Monarch Festival
Sign up HERE to volunteer at the Monarch Festival!
Saturday, September 16
Alt Lawns Richfield and Bloomington Buzz Fest
Fall 2023 Programs at Wood Lake Nature Center
We kick off our fall program with history lessons on Minnesota trees, shrubs and the use of fire to manage our prairies.
September 19, 2023
Identification and Natural History of Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
Stephen Saupe, professor emeritus, joint biology department of the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University.
October 17, 2023
Oaks, Fire, and Climate Change
Heather Holm
Co hosted by Wild Ones St Croix Oak Savanna
November 14, 2023
Wild Ones Twin Cities Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition
