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January 2027
Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.
Registration link coming soon.
Slow Down, Look Closer, and Reconnect with Nature!
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop
Join design educator and naturalist Kelly Celeste Porter at Steele Creek Nature Center Saturday, January 23, from 1-3 PM for an engaging introduction to nature journaling—a creative, beginner-friendly practice that combines observation, sketching, writing, and curiosity. Discover how to see the natural world with fresh eyes, spark your creativity, and enjoy a mindful break from your phone.
We’ll have a brief presentation to discuss the benefits of nature journaling followed by a hands-on workshop filled with fun activities, fresh inspiration, and ideas to take your journaling journey anywhere! No artistic experience or expertise needed—just bring your curiosity.
Participation in this event will be limited to maintain a high-quality experience for all attendees. Register by email to: [email protected]
There will be a $2.00 parking fee.
February 2027
Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.
Registration link coming soon.
March 2027
Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
Registration link coming soon.