Events

Come out of the cold and meet with folks who love plants and supporting local ecology. We will be meeting informally for an hour or so at the Art's Cafe in Springville. A variety of hot drinks and delicious foods are available for purchase.

All are welcome to attend. If you would like an event reminder, please register at the link below. 

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.

Meet us at Hill of Beans in Youngstown. Brighten the winter doldrums with a riveting discussion of native plants and favorite books about plants and ecology. There is a great selection of hot drinks and pastries available for purchase. Registration is optional; helps us know how many to expect.

Join with fellow plant people for a winter hike in Reinstein Woods. We will meet at the Nature Center at 1pm and hike a 45 minute loop led by Charlotte Way to learn how to identify native trees and shrubs in winter using buds, bark and branching patterns.  Great opportunity to meet folks and learn about seasonal adaptations, ecology and ID tips. 

Please dress appropriately for the weather, including sturdy boots or snowshoes (limited rentals of snowshoes are available at the Nature Center). 

Join others who love to nerd out about plants, ecology and books for an informal hangout. 

Parking is available on the street. Food and beverages (and books!) available for purchase.

Details coming soon!  

Join us for a casual hangout at a favorite local cafe. Your fellow native plant enthusiasts are excited to share what they have learned and want to try in the upcoming season. All are welcome. Bring your questions! Get advice  from more experienced growers.  Share your favorite plant stories.  A variety of food and drink is available for purchase. 

Registration is optional; it will allow us to send you a reminder before the event with any updates.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!