Workshops/Presentations

Lawn care can be expensive and puzzling. Learn to get the best performance from your yard while protecting lakes and streams from pollutants and runoff. We will cover a wide variety of topics and answer your questions about watering, fertilizing, weed identification and more. Learn how to prep your lawn for winter so you have…

Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time to get outside and plant new perennials, it presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for many perennials at the garden store, but the growing conditions are also perfect for establishing…

Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies…

We love our lush green lawns, maybe a bit too much? Join us to learn what else we can plant to benefit the bees and birds, while also keeping some green turf. We will discuss lawn alternatives that are more environmentally friendly that will keep your backyard buzzing. Small changes can go a long way…

Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time to get outside and plant new perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for many perennials at the garden store, the growing conditions are perfect for establishing roots.…

Looking to save some money and learn a new gardening skill? Seed saving is an easy and rewarding practice that will let you become more self-sufficient and select varieties of plants that do best in your unique gardening situations. Come learn how to save seeds from your favorite pants and give them best chance of…

Do you have a dark and damp corner of your property that you want to bring out of the shadows with blooms and bunchgrasses?  Let’s go beyond hostas and the humbugs of traditional green foliage for these tricky shade areas.  There are lots of woodland treasures that will add a nice glow to the shadiest…

Looking to save some money and learn a new gardening skill? Seed saving is an easy and rewarding practice that will let you become more self-sufficient and select varieties of plants that do best in your unique gardening situations. Come learn how to save seeds from your favorite plants and also give them the best…

Are you losing ground? Is your shoreline eroding, unsightly or seem to be a goose magnet? Did the excessive rains last year take a toll? Is the ice pushing up a new ridge every year? Learn how to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and beautify your property using native plants, simple installation techniques, and smart…

Even though trees seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, not preparing them for the cold, dry winter months can have long term health effects. Learn what you can do to minimize stress so you will have healthy trees in the spring. We will also discuss timing of pruning dormant trees…