Creating Living Landscapes
with Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home
Friday, September 7, 2018, 7:00pm
University of Tennessee University Center Auditorium
642 E. 5th Street, Chattanooga TN
We will not keep our ecosystems running if we do not save the creatures that run them.
To save local biodiversity, we must increase the amount and diversity of native
plants in our neighborhood and corporate landscapes. But how can we create
socially acceptable landscapes using native plants? Many people are concerned that
natives are more prone to insect damage, are messy and not attractive, will attract vermin,
and cannot be used formally. Tallamy will dispel these misconceptions and suggest ways
to make your property a showpiece without losing its ecological function in the local ecosystem.
The program also includes presentation of the 2018 Habitat Hero Awards to exemplary
sustainable gardens in the Tennessee Valley.
All tickets $10.
REGISTER for September 7 Habitat Hero Event
COMBO TICKET:
September 7 AND 8
Habitat Hero/Doug Tallamy AND Bringing Nature Home Garden Tour
$15 combo ticket available for current Wild Ones members only.
PURCHASE COMBO TICKET
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Saturday, September 8, 2018
10:00am – 6:00pm
Tour 5 Native Plant Home Gardens
Visit five different established native plant gardens in the Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain areas, and learn how to bring nature to YOUR home garden.
Proceeds go to Seeds for Education grants for pollinator gardens at local schools.
All tickets $10 – includes ALL gardens. Children under 12 are FREE.
REGISTER for September 8 Bringing Nature Home Garden Tour
COMBO TICKET:
September 7 AND 8
Habitat Hero/Doug Tallamy AND Bringing Nature Home Garden Tour
$15 combo ticket available for current Wild Ones members only.
PURCHASE COMBO TICKET
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The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is an organization for those interested in landscaping with native plants. We present guest speakers in educational programs throughout the year, as well as an annual native plant symposium in early spring; these programs are open to the public. Additional programs for members-only include field trips, regional hikes, visits to members’ gardens (“Landscapes in Progress”), social events and meetings. The chapter also offers Certificate in Native Plants classes, in partnership with the Tennessee Native Plant Society and Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
July 7 Mushroom Walk with Amy Foster
July 9 What’s Up with Reflection Riding? with Mark McKnight
Click HERE to view more upcoming programs.
Click HERE to view upcoming Certificate in Native Plants classes.
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The Chattanooga Area Pollinator Partnership is a project of the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones that aims to restore pollinator habitat. We are working cooperatively with other area organizations to expand pollinator protection north and east of the metropolitan area. We are volunteers, gardeners, teachers, conservationists and students concerned about increasing and improving pollinator habitat.
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Read more information about Wild Ones at www.wildones.org.
Click HERE to join the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones.
