Educational and Community Events

Rochester Pollinators Winter Sowing Workshops

WHERE: Dinosaur Hill Nature Center, 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, 48307
WHEN: Saturday January 10th or 24th, 10am to 12pm
COST: $20 

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Michigan native seeds do best when sown in the winter.

You can start planting your native seeds for spring right now using just a milk jug and soil! It’s easy, fun, and an affordable way to grow a large number of native plants on a small budget.

In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create a simple mini-greenhouse that can be placed outdoors to germinate and sprout seeds for spring planting. All necessary materials to sow two native plant species are included; additional supplies are available for a $5 fee.

North Oakland Wild Ones Presentation:

Firefly Conservation: Protecting the Jewels of the Night

PRESENTER: NOWO Member, Valerie Malaney 

WHEN: Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
WHERE: This is a virtual meeting. The Zoom link will be provided in early January and we will post it here! 

COST: FREE

Fireflies. Just the word evokes for many people memories of summer evenings filled with magic and awe. From their flashy mating displays to their glowing larvae, these iconic insects have captured our hearts. Unfortunately, fireflies have started to disappear from the landscape. What is causing this decline and what can we do to help?

Join North Oakland Wild Ones member Valerie Malaney, Xerces Ambassador, as she takes us into the world of the firefly. Learn about their life history, the threats they face, and what you can do to help these remarkable insects.

As an Ambassador for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Valerie Malaney volunteers her time to teach others about the importance of protecting the life that sustains us. She has more than 20 years of experience in creating habitats in her urban yard. Small changes in everyday gardening—especially incorporating a diverse mix of native plants—can create vital habitats that help ensure these natural wonders endure for generations to come.

(Image credit: Radim Schreiber, fireflyexperience.org Xerces Society)