This presentation is a fascinating journey showcasing the development of different flower types and the presentation of floral resources to pollinators. Exploring types of insect pollinators, their foraging behavior, and the floral features that attract pollinators, Heather will provide many specific examples of how native plants are pollinated and what pollinator is most effective and why.

Doug Tallamy's new book, The Nature of Oaks, is the basis of this presentation to the national Wild Ones audience on 5 October 2021. He makes a compelling case that oaks are a keystone species that support the contributions of other native species. Dr. Tallamy is an engaging speaker even as he imparts a great deal of information. Oaks? They're worth getting to know much better. You'll want to consider adding them to your landscape. (Presentation begins, 3:10)

Why are people using rain barrels, creating rain gardens, and maintaining less lawn? You likely know that these techniques help to handle the stormwater that would otherwise run off your property. But runoff is a complex topic, and Jessica Mino of The Conservation Foundation helps us understand its importance. Learn how to use rainwater as a resource in your yard and help keep the waterways healthy.

Learn about the International Dark-Sky Association and why it's so important. Adam Kreuzer is a delegate, and discusses how light pollution affects us, and how we can improve the lighting on our own properties. Barb McKittrick discusses the influence of the light pollution on our plants and animals.

Tom Simpson, of the McHenry County Conservation District, describes his analysis of the data that volunteers have been collecting. He examines how native plants respond to annual temperature and rainfall amounts in March and discusses implications for restoration work going forward.

Doug Tallamy shares his knowledge and ideas in his typically engaging manner. This is a great video to inspire you. It also imparts an enormous amount of scientific information in layman's language. This is a recording of a National Wild Ones webinar.

Gain new appreciation for these much-maligned insects who pollinate our plants and also play other roles in our ecological systems. You'll be amazed at their diversity.

Heather Holm is a biologist who does pollinator conservation. We are fortunate to have her as an Honorary Director of the Wild Ones organization.

Ken Williams shares what he's learned -- and what we need to know about gardening with native plants.

This panel of experts, Valerie Blaine, Corey Begalka, and Sue Bohne, answers a range of questions about identifying and removing invasive plants, with accompanying pictures.