Native prairie and savanna flowers are unsurpassed at attracting a wide variety of pollinators, as well as the birds and other creatures that visit the prairie to consume this rich feast that forms the foundation of the grassland food web. Prairie flowers bring in a wide variety of butterflies, moths, bees and bumblebees, beneficial parasitic wasps, and hummingbirds. Learn which native flowers are best for attracting a diversity of these wonderful garden visitors to your gardens! Registration required (below).
Presented by the Eau Claire Garden Club.
You may also be interested in The North American Prairie; Rising From The Ashes to Prominence in Modern American Landscapes at 1pm on March 2.
Neil Diboll received his degree in Environmental Sciences from UW–Green Bay in 1978. He has since worked for the U.S. Park Service in Virginia, the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado, and the University of Wisconsin. In 1982, Neil began his involvement with Prairie Nursery, producing native plants and seeds and designing native landscapes. Neil’s work includes designs for residential, commercial, and public spaces throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States. The essence of Neil’s philosophy is that we, as stewards of the planet, must work to preserve and increase the diversity of native plants and animals, with which we share our world. The protection of our natural heritage and our soil and water resources is essential to maintaining a high quality of life for today, and for the children of future generations to come.