Events

Learn how to create a landscape design for your yard utilizing native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, and ferns in this presentation. Martha Holzheuer, landscape ecologist and owner of Nature Niche LLC, will discuss types of gardens such as butterfly, pollinator, and bird-friendly, as well as key elements of design and planning you will need to successfully landscape your yard with native species.  Martha and Beth Martin, landscape designer with River Haven Farms, will be available after the presentation to answer questions and help recommend herbaceous and woody plants for shade, sun, and other site conditions. Many of the plants discussed will be available at Nature Niche's Native Plant Sales June 18-26 and August 27-September 4, at the Midland store location.

Martha spent  15 years working as a landscape ecologist and an environmental consultant, specializing in threatened and endangered species protection and permitting, native plant design, invasive species management, wildlife habitat enhancement, and ecological restoration.  Before that, she taught woody plants field labs while securing dual Masters Degrees in Terrestrial (Forest) Ecology and Landscape Architecture at the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  She's a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Professional Landscape Architect registered in Michigan, Certified Ecologist, and Certified Arborist.  She loves botanizing and gardening with native plants, nature photography and art, helping people learn about and connect with nature, strategizing to protect rare species, gift giving, and making people happy.

To register for this free online program, email-  [email protected] -by June 13.