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Presentation will cover books/publications that deal with plant identification in Louisiana, and the adjoining states of Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi plus regional and national ones and also checklists/atlases, wildflower, monographs, and floras/manuals.

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All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

BIRTHDAYS, BOGS, BOLETES, BAYGALLS, BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, BOTANICAL BLISS, BIG FOOT, BATES MOTEL, BIOBLITZ: 

The 35th Annual BBBBB

Friday, April 4, 2025

2 pm: Scouting for Sat tours and Allen Acres tour

6 pm-till:  Supper and Power Point Presentations. Net-working, etc.  Allen Acres (For directions, see below).  We also will count fireflys and go sheeting (mothing), spider eyes, and maybe hear owls, and ?

Saturday, Apil 5, 2025:

8 am:  "Forest Service Traditional BBBBB" WE are planning to visit pitcher plant bogs, upland areas, and other ecosystems.  Hope to see Oklahoma grass pink orchid and ?

12-130 pm Lunch Break and Birthday Blast for Charles Allen and Laura Simmons and ? 

130 PM “Afternoon Field Trip” See 8 am above.  We are planning to visit pitcher plant bogs, upland areas, and other ecosystems. 

6:00 pm till: Power-Point Presentations, net-working, etc. We also will count fireflys and go sheeting (mothing), spider eyes, and maybe hear owls, and ?

Sunday April 6, 2025:

8 am: “Sunday Morning Field Trip” Allen Acres hike or?

* During the weekend, we will continue our bioblitz by adding any new species to the cumulative Allen Acres list

For more information, contact Dr. Charles Allen or Susan Allen 337-328-2252 email [email protected].  You are invited to stay in the B and B (www.allenacresbandb.com) at a special $80 rate per night. 

Directions to Allen Acres: From the east sides of the state, get on La 10 going west out of Oakdale and follow La 10 thru Elizabeth and Pitkin and then six miles past Pitkin, you will enter Cravens.  In Cravens you will turn south (left) onto La 399. La 399 is just east of the two stores in Cravens.  If you are coming from the west, you will turn onto La 10 at Pickering and follow La 10 just south of Ft Polk and continue east for about 15 miles.  After entering Cravens, watch for the store on the right and then turn right onto La 399.  Now all are on La 399, follow it south for 1.8-1.9 miles and in a sharp curve to the left, turn right into our driveway.  If you are coming from the south, get on La 112 (an east-west road) just se of DeRidder and turn north onto La 399.  You will travel north on La 399 for six miles and turn left into Allen Acres.   

Presentation will cover internet sources that cover plant identification in Louisiana, and the adjoining states of Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi plus regional and national ones.  Artificial intelligence sources like inaturalist, seek and more will be covered.  And, resources like Weakley’s Flora, USDA, Bonap, Southeastern Flora, and more will be covered.  

Zoom 4 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Internet Sources that Cover Plant Identification by Dr. Charles Allen and Christina Calcaterra
Time: Apr 10, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Join Wild Ones National Board President Loris Damerow for a special presentation as part of Week 3 of the 2025 Less Lawn More Life Challenge, “Native Plants Planted Right.” Loris will walk us through the basics of native plant gardening- from choosing the right plants to planting and maintaining them with confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT for the YouTube Live premiere of this 30-minute webinar. Native plant experts from  Wild Ones, Plan it Wild, Homegrown National Park, ReWild Your Campus, and others will be active in the live chat throughout the presentation and for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage! 

This event is designed for newcomers to native gardening and is part of the national Less Lawn More Life Challenge, hosted by Plan It Wild in collaboration with Wild Ones, iNaturalist, Homegrown National Park, Pollinator Partnership  and many others! 

See more about the Less Lawn More Life Challenge:  https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Presentation will cover native plants that you can find at your store or local nurseries.  Almost Eden owner Jeff McMillian will also highlight some of his plants that he has in stock.

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