Daily Archives: January 2, 2024


Thursday, January 25, 7:00 pm Eastern – Cultivating Change, Online

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar on January 25, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson.

Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change. Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening’s positive impact on the environment and our future. The free webinar begins at 7 pm Eastern time.

Lorraine Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. She is a community activist and advocates for protecting, supporting, and growing the urban forest. Johnson is a former president of the North American Native Plant Society and served on the national board of Wild Ones.

Johnson is the author or editor of 14 books, including City Farmer: Adventures in Urban Food Growing and Tending the Earth: A Gardener’s Manifesto. Her most recent book was coauthored by Sheila Colla, A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators. Through her books, articles, presentations, and community projects, she strives to advance the understanding that everything and everyone is connected and that, through our actions, we all have a role to play in making this world a better place for all life.  Register at www.wildones.org


 


Tuesday, January 16, 6:30 pm Eastern – The Fascinating Feathers of the Sandgrouse, Live and Online

The birds that populate the Arnold Arboretum rarely have to go far to find water. In the deserts of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, it’s a different story, and the sandgrouse that lives in these arid environments has developed a fascinating adaptation to stay hydrated: these birds have a unique ability to absorb and hold water inside of their feathers. But how do their feathers hold water so efficiently? Dr. Lorna Gibson, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, has found the answer. Join Dr. Gibson on January 16 at 6:30 pm for a lecture to learn about these fascinating birds and the science behind them. For registration for either the virtual or live option, click HERE.