December Tap Talk: Getting Started with Native Plants

Winter is the perfect time to start thinking about next year's garden plans. Join Amanda Barth, owner of Lucky Bird Natives, LCC, for an accessible introduction to starting native plants and preparing your garden for planting. They’ll demystify seed stratification with practical methods, cover the basics on establishing new garden beds, in addition to the ecological benefits of incorporating native species into your landscape. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started.

Amanda Barth is the owner of Lucky Bird Natives LLC, a Stevens Point nursery dedicated to growing native plants from seed and helping others create ecologically rich gardens. They manage all aspects of nursery production, native garden design, and installation, with focus on making native gardening approachable for everyone. Prior to founding Lucky Bird Natives, Amanda served as the greenhouse manager at West Virginia University, an R1 classified research institution and gained experience with native plants while conducting vegetation surveys for ecological site descriptions across Wisconsin. They currently serve as an officer in their local Wild Ones chapter, where they promote native plant education and community engagement. Amanda holds a B.S. in Ecosystem Restoration and Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

All Tap Talks are informal presentations that encourage questions and lively discussion. Free and open to the public. Grab a beverage and join us!

No RSVP required, but we'd love to know if you plan to join us! Please see the link here to RSVP: https://www.goldensandsrcd.org/event-details-registration/december-tap-talk-getting-started-with-native-plants

You may also like the following events from Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.:

• This Saturday, 15th November, 12:00 pm, Pumpkin Smash: Compost Your Fall Decorations! in Stevens Point
• This Sunday, 16th November, 04:00 pm, November Tap Talk: Get to know your local land trust! in Amherst
• Happening on, 17th May, 04:00 pm, May Tap Talk: Portage County Lakes - Learn About the Conservation Efforts in Place to Protect Them in Amherst