Upcoming Native Plant Educational Presentations & Events

 

Doug Tallamy at Earth Month Celebration at Oakland University:

Learn What You Can Do to

Help Conserve Nature!

WHERE: Oakland Center,  312 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester (The Habitat)
WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
COST: FREE
An Earth Month Celebration featuring information from student organizations, plant & seed giveaways, and a keynote talk by Douglas Tallamy, renowned conservation biologist and author of best-selling books Nature’s Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home.

April 8th, 2026 Event Agenda
11:00-11:30 Book signing + OU Student Organization Fair
11:45-12 Introduction to OU Conservation Projects & Speaker
12:00-1:00 Presentation by Doug Tallamy

REGISTRATION LINK

To register, follow the above link and fill out the form to RSVP.

Rochester Pollinators
and the City of Auburn Hills Presents:

Pollinator Gardens: Gardens 
that Make a Difference!

WHERE: Auburn Hills Community Center, 3350 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI
WHEN: Saturday, March 14th, 1 pm to 2 pm
COST: $5/$7
Did you know that the plants in your garden impact the native animals and bugs that live in your backyard? Join the experts from Rochester Pollinators to learn about the importance of planting native pollinator gardens and how to grow your own this spring! Each participant will also get a few native wildflower seeds of their own to start your own pollinator garden!

REGISTRATION LINK

To register, follow the above link and scroll down until you can select: 
"Pollinator Gardens that Make a Difference"


The Rochester Pollinators Presents:

Healthy Yards, Pretty Cities



🌼This presentation by Rochester Pollinator’s executive director, Marilyn Trent, includes pollinator friendly ecological practices for landscapes near shorelines, wetlands and riparian (river & stream) environments. In her presentation, Marilyn will dive into the why and how behind creating healthier, more sustainable environments in our own yards.

WHERE: Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307
WHEN: Tuesday, March 31, 7 pm
COST: FREE

Questions? Please contact: rjwccorrespondingsec@gmail.com