Lessons in Native Plant Gardening: There are no mistakes, just learning experiences!
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Lessons in Native Plant Gardening: There are no mistakes, just learning experiences!
Adapting existing gardens to incorporate natives can be a challenge. Evie Kirkwood shares
laments and laughable anecdotes about her experiences gardening in the same yard for 45
years.
Speaker Info:
Evie has a life-long passion for connecting people to parks and natural areas in Indiana and beyond, sharing her enthusiasm for outdoor experiences with others. In her past role as director of St. Joseph County Parks, her efforts expanded visitor opportunities with mountain bike trails, regional pathways, festivals and natural playscapes. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her work, including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash from Indiana’s Governor Holcomb. She hosts a weekly webisode of "Outdoor Elements" on social media and PBS Michiana, a role she has fulfilled for 20 years, often covering topics on native and invasive plants. She is an active board member with Shirley Heinze Land Trust.
She comes from a family of gardeners.