OWLS - Why Plant Natives in Butterfly and Pollinator Gardens

Event Summary

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. The cost of the catered lunch from the Radish is $10.00. Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program. Lunch will include sloppy joes, potato croquette, vegetable, salad, bread, and brownies.
Jim Kessler, has been active in native plant gardening, prairie restoration, and native planting management for 40 years. His program will focus on how both urban and rural native plantings can increase wildlife habitat, increase struggling migratory songbird populations, and can reverse the current rapid decline in insect pollinators, including honeybees and Monarchs. His presentation will be illustrated with photographs taken on the property he and his wife, Kathy, live on south of Grinnell.

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Programs