Events

Join us for a hands-on introduction to native seed gathering and processing!

We’ll start the morning at the Trailside Museum with coffee and pastries before heading out to help restore native habitat. At 9:45, we’ll gather for coffee and a brief introduction. Then we’ll divide into two groups:

Seed Processing:
Join Master Naturalists at the Nature Center to learn about sustainable seed harvesting and help sort and process native seeds.

Seed Collecting:
Head out into the habitat with the Thatcher Woods Steward to learn how to identify and responsibly gather seeds from native plants.

After about an hour, the groups will switch so everyone has a chance to experience both activities.

What to wear:
Seed collecting takes us off-trail through tall vegetation and uneven terrain, so please wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes. Bring water and maybe some bug spray!

If walking off-trail is too much, you’re welcome to stay at the Nature Center and spend the morning processing seeds.

Come sip, learn, collect, and help grow the next generation of native habitat!

Members are welcome to attend.  We will open with a brief period for member comment before commencing business.  

If you are a paid member and would like to attend, please email us [email protected] for Zoom link. Please include your Membership ID. Your ID can be found on your Membership Page. 

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

Members are welcome to attend.  We will open with a brief period for member comment before commencing business.  

If you are a paid member and would like to attend, please email us [email protected] for Zoom link. Please include your Membership ID. Your ID can be found on your Membership Page. 

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Registration link coming soon.

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.

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. 

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.