Events Calendar

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

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Join Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Friends of Thacher, and Wild Ones as we host the Native Plant Sale Kick-Off Social to be held in the Helderberg Room at the Visitor Center (inclement weather date 1/311/2027).  Come join us if you have volunteered to or are thinking of volunteering for the Annual Native Plant Sale to be held May 14, 2027.  There are so many ways to become involved, come and join this dedicated group of volunteers and see what’s right for you!

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

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Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

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