Botanica 2026-Nurturing Nature
EVENT SPONSORS: Terra Depot, General Transport and Consultants, Inc., Lake Cable Garden Club,
Sirak Financial, Plain Township Rotary, Stark Library, Greener Grass
Doors open at 8:00 AM
Program begins at 9:00 AM
KEYNOTE: NATURE'S BEST HOPE
Presented by Doug Tallamy
Widespread insect decline, species loss, and dwindling bird populations reveal the limits of current landscape practices—but decline is not inevitable. Doug Tallamy, an ecologist, entomologist, conservationist, and New York Times
bestselling author, will share simple, practical steps anyone can take to restore biodiversity at home and explain why each of us is nature’s best hope.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
Making the most of your tree with a soft landings garden
Presenter: Dave Tomashefski, Owner, Meadow City Native Plant Nursery
Water Wise Landscaping
Presenter: Lynn Vogel, Educator, Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District
From Fear to Fascination: Rewilding the Mindscape
Presenter: Danae Wolfe, Author, Photographer and Educator, Chasing Bugs.com
REGISTRATION $65
Includes meals and materials
The program will also feature EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS | SPECIALTY VENDORS | BASKET RAFFLE | BOOK SIGNING-be sure to bring extra cash and checks as not all vendors are able to accept cards.
This event is open to the public. MGVs and OCVNs receive 4 CEUs for attending.
To register by phone: Call Cathy at 330-704-9556.
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