Preregistration required for this program designed for adults.
If you have space and full sun, you can learn to create your own native wildflower-filled, pollinator friendly, pocket-sized prairie in your own yard. We’ll walk you through the steps by visiting our recently planted pocket prairies.
This class is designed for people with a plot to plant that’s at least 36 square feet, sunny, and well-drained, but can be translated into much larger spaces. Pocket prairies are wilder in appearance (vs. a tended flowerbed) but can be contained appropriately for community-minded yards.
In this class we will cover:
- What it means to have intentionally wild native plants and why it's important.
- Discussion of native seed banks and pesky invasives.
- How to use a pocket prairie to reduce lawn maintenance while turning your yard into a beautiful haven for wildlife.
- How to prepare your space for an upcoming planting.
- Planting a plot using seed and plug.
- Pocket prairie maintenance and tips for success.
- How to stay on good terms with your neighbors and have native plants.
- Our plans to offer pre-ordered Pocket Prairie Kits for the fall.
What to expect:
- This class will take place entirely outside.
- The total distance covered will be approximately 0.75 mile.
- Come prepared for hands on planting.
About the instructor:
Carolyn Ramseur is our Conservation Apprentice here at the Nature Center. She has a B.S. in Ecology and Biodiversity and is focused on bringing ecosystems back into our urban communities. With a years' experience as an Assistant Land Steward, she's been collecting knowledge on invasive species management, prairie restoration, and native natural areas. Combined with a wide-ranging background from stream biodiversity studies to teaching and singing classical music, her goal is to combine culturally relevant outreach with natural sciences to help every person find new skills and ways to improve the health of our local ecosystems.
Registered program participants should meet at Fernwood Shelter at our Rowe Woods location.
Member adult $10; nonmember adult $20 (includes daily admission).
By registering below, you agree to the following:
Pet Policy for Programs/Events: For the comfort and safety of all guests, no pets are allowed at programs or events. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Therapy animals, whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, do not qualify as service animals. For more information about pets on our grounds, please see our pet policies on our website.
Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. All programs continue, rain or shine. In the event that Cincinnati Nature Center cancels a program, full refunds will be issued.
Covid-19 Policies: Cincinnati Nature Center will run advertised programs using consideration of recommendations made by the CDC and local health agencies. Current Covid-19 protocols can be found online on our website. Cincinnati Nature Center may update the status or format of programs and events based on Covid-19 conditions at the time of the program.
Media Release: All participants (18 and older) associated with this transaction grant permission to Cincinnati Nature Center to utilize images, likenesses, actions, or statements in any form taken during a visit to the Nature Center or virtual presentation for the purpose of promoting the Nature Center in perpetuity.
Important Information For All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or print off/save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program.