Saving Nature with Your Yard
Saturday, November 8, 2025
8:15 am – 8:45 am – Registration, Exhibitor Tables, Raffle and Book Sales
8:45 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks, Sandra Washburn, President, Lake to Prairie Chapter
9:00 am – 10:10 am– Keynote Speaker – Doug Tallamy, PhD – Homegrown National Park
Our Parks and wildlands are too small and fragmented to support vital native species, putting ecosystems at risk. Homegrown National Park encourages individuals to restore biodiversity by reducing lawns, planting native species and removing invasives to rebuild ecological networks and protect our planet’s future
10:10 am – 10:45 am – Morning Break, Refreshments, Exhibitor Tables, Raffle and Book Sales
10:45 am – 11:45 am – Doug Tallamy, PhD – Next Steps for Nature: 500 Questions (and answers) for How to Save Nature in Our Yards
Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants and conservation strategies providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces.
11:45 am– 12:00 pm – Short Break, Exhibitor Tables, Book Sales, Raffle Drawing
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm – Mary Fortmann – Tales from a Decade of Lands in Harmony and My Own Yard
Transform your yard into a vibrant, thriving habitat by incorporating native plants, especially trees and shrubs, into your landscape. Native plants provide essential food and shelter for migrating birds and other local wildlife, while also delivering important ecosystem services. With thoughtful planning and management, your property can become a vital link in the habitat corridors that connect our region’s natural areas. Discover how to enhance your outdoor space with color, texture, seasonal interest, and most importantly, healthy, life-sustaining biodiversity.
12:55 pm – 1:00 pm – Closing Comments
Tickets at the door are $50.00, so please purchase early!!