# Event Details

- **Event Name**: KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Keystone plants according to Doug Tallamy are "the most productive plants that support the most species." During this workshop, attendees will learn about the keystone plants native to Wisconsin and how to design with them in your own yard. Featuring two speakers, a question and answer session, and tours of local properties that have gone and are going native.

John Muetz from Beaver Creek Reserve will introduce keystone plants and emphasize the important trees and shrubs that support insects and everything that relies on them.

Sean VanderWaal, owner of Habitat Native Plants and an instructor at the Chippewa Valley Technical College, addresses designing with natives with special emphasis on fall keystone plants.

John, Sean and Megen Hines (Menomonie Environmental Planner and avid gardener) will participate in a question and answer session.

The day begins at 8:30 and concludes in the afternoon with tours of three local properties utilizing numerous natives in their landscapes.

Registration includes lunch and four free native plants.

This event is sponsored by the St. Croix District of the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation in partnership with the Eau Claire Garden Club, Hudson Home & Garden Club, Tropical Wings, St. Croix Valley Bird Club, National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menomonie/keystone-plants-helping-all-species-thrive/200029950255326
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 77

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Menomonie
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rassbach Museum and Fulton's Workshop
- **lat**: 44.904701967338
- **long**: -91.919125914574
- **full address**: Rassbach Museum and Fulton's Workshop, 1820 Wakanda St NE, Menomonie, WI 54751, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE being held?
  - **A:** KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Rassbach Museum and Fulton's Workshop, 1820 Wakanda St NE, Menomonie, WI 54751, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE?
  - **A:** KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE is organized by Botany Belles and  Beaus Garden Club - Central St. Croix County, WI.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** KEYSTONE PLANTS - HELPING ALL SPECIES THRIVE is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Menomonie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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