Native Plants for Native Lawns (In-person Attendance)

Native Plants for Native Lawns (In-person Attendance)

Join Ash Burkowski to say goodbye to boring, high-maintenance non-native grass lawns and hello to a beautiful, sustainable native garden!

By Friends of the Living Prairie Museum

Date and time

Wed, May 8, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Location

Living Prairie Museum

2795 Ness Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S4 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 2 hours

Back by popular demand!

The Friends of the Living Prairie Museum are proud to present a special spring session of Native Plants for Native Lawns featuring Ash Burkowski of the Friends of the Living Prairie Museum!

Join us in person at the Living Prairie Museum or online. This is our in-person registration link. Looking for our online link? Click here!

Say goodbye to boring, high-maintenance non-native grass lawns and hello to a beautiful, sustainable native garden! Join Ash Burkowski, local native plant expert and avid gardener, for an updated presentation highlighting low-growing and mowable native Manitoban plant species while sharing up-to-date science-based techniques for creating a stunning and eco-friendly yard.

Please consider selecting registration with donation at checkout. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Your donations go towards helping the Friends of the Living Prairie Museum cover important projects like sheep rental fees to graze the prairie, honorarium fees for our expert speakers, projects such as prairie seed propagation and pollinator conservation, Green Team prairie technician wages, and much more. Thanks for supporting Winnipeg's patch of one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world!

Frequently asked questions

What will this presentation cover?

We'll cover advantages of native plants, a brief history of our soils, how to care for our soil, knowing your site, the basics of site preparation, local plant sources, and an overview of 29 low-growing species to choose from, including examples like their First Nations names, pollinators, etc.

What sort of plants does this presentation cover?

All of the plants covered are shorter-growing plants, most around 30cm (1') tall. Many of them spread, either by seed or roots/shoots, some are mowable, others are suitable for shade under trees. There are a few plants to choose from for many different conditions and yard types.

What growing zones does this presentation cover?

The plants covered range from USDA Zones 2a-9b.

What region of the world does this presentation cover? What plants will we learn about?

This presentation covers plants that grow within the Boreal Plains, Boreal Shield, and Prairies ecozones within southern Manitoba, Canada and has a particular focus on urban gardening in Winnipeg, Manitoba on lacustrine clay soil. The plants covered will be specific to North America.

Will there be a recording available? I can't make it.

Yes. For Friends of the Living Prairie Museum members, a recording will be made available after the presentation. Memberships are available at https://www.friendsoflivingprairie.org/becomeafriend

I'm having trouble with my ticket/I need a refund and I can't figure it out. Who can I ask for help?

Please contact NorthernWildscapes@gmail.com for assistance before the day of the presentation. On May 8th, please phone the Living Prairie Museum at (204) 832-0167 for assistance.

Where is the Living Prairie Museum?

The Living Prairie Museum is located within Winnipeg, Manitoba at 2795 Ness Ave., within the St. James neighbourhood at the intersection of Ness Ave. and Prairie View Rd. Bus stops are located close by (route 24). Limited lot parking is available, street parking available on Prairie View Rd.

I don't have a credit card. Can I donate cash in person?

Absolutely! We have a cash donation box at the Living Prairie Museum. We also have a small gift and book shop with items you may purchase to support us.

Where do I go when I arrive?

Our interpretive centre will have someone to greet you at the door to take your name and direct you to our washrooms, seating, etc.

Is the Living Prairie Museum physically accessible?

If you are arriving by personal vehicle, the Living Prairie Museum is fully accessible. If you are arriving by bus, there is no sidewalk connecting to the parking lot. You must travel a short distance into the road on Prairie View Rd where you will be met by a substantial ridge.

I would prefer to attend online. Is there a link to register for online attendance?

Yes! Please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/873645696797 to register for online attendance instead.

Will there be a handout or materials to reference after the presentation?

Yes! Please do not worry about taking notes. You will get a digital copy of the maps, plant slides, sources and references emailed to you after the presentation within a week after May 8th. If you do not receive it by May 15th, please email NorthernWildscapes@gmail.com.

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Friends of the Living Prairie Museum

The Friends of the Living Prairie Museum exist to support the Living Prairie Museum in fulfilling its mission of conservation and education through fundraising, promotion, and maintenance of the preserve. The Friends seek funding for special projects, such as prairie seed propagation and pollinator conservation, while also funding the wages of student prairie technicians in the summer. The Friends assist in habitat maintenance through volunteer events, including seed collecting, plantings, weed pull parties, and brush and waste removal.

Friends of Living Prairie Museum also engage the public through community events. Public outreach, including distributing free milkweed for monarch butterflies and promoting museum programs and special events, helps to introduce the Museum to new visitors and potential members.