Creating a Native Plant Oasis Design Plan

8200 West County Line Road,Mequon WI 53097

04 March, 2023

Description

Instructor: Danielle Bell Format: In person Dates/Times: March 4th 9am-3:30pm (half hour lunch on your own) Location: Mequon Nature Preserve Elective (6 hours) Description:  To combat the effects of climate change and pollinator decline, we need to incorporate native plants into our home and business landscapes. There is a wide palate of native plants that are capable of handling tough urban environments and provide essential ecological roles. This class will teach students how to understand microclimates of a site and how to properly select the correct native plants for those areas. We will learn which plants provide habitat requirements for specialist insects as well as those that fill large niches to benefit many species from insects to mammals. A portion of the class will be held outside for students to see structure of plants in their natural environment.