Events

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

With guidance from the National Wildlife Federation, speaker Cathy Tiffany will be
sharing ideas on how to add elements into your outdoor space to create a safe haven
for nature--a nature space that can be your happy place.

Cathy Tiffany is the founder (and Chief Groundskeeper) of Backyard Columbus. With
various platforms (blog, podcast, social media), she shares how to get the most out of
your yard, with a special emphasis on native plants and wildlife habitats.  Cathy is
Habitat Ambassador for the National Wildlife Federation, as well as a board member
with Franklin County Pollinator Pathway.  While it is not her career, nature is Cathy’s passion, and she loves sharing and educating folks on how to be more connected to nature and how to obtain happiness from bringing it home.

Please register at the link below.  Also, please copy and save the Zoom invitation (below) for this presentation.

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Topic: How to Create a Habitat for Wildlife 
Time: Jan 26, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Are you new to gardening with native plants or want to enhance your knowledge? Join Dayton Area Wild Ones and the Marianist Environmental Education Center for an informational, inspirational, and FUN day about native plants and their role in creating healthy, functioning ecosystems. Highlights of the day include a special viewing of the new Homegrown National Park film, "The Extraordinary Caterpillar;" a Q&A with butterfly and moth expert Elisabeth Rothschild; a talk on native trees and how to create "soft landings" with Dr. Ryan McEwan; and a quick-start guide to native plant gardening with Macy Reynolds.  Doors open at 8:30 am and the symposium begins at 9:00 am.
 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!