Thurs., Nov. 7th, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Did you know that the Piedmont of North Carolina used to be covered in native prairies? Even though we may think of the piedmont prior to the arrival of European settlers as being a thick, uncut forest, our speaker is here to remind us that the Piedmont used to be covered in prairies full of native grasses and wildflowers.
Have you ever looked out over your lawn and wondered how you could make it both more colorful and interesting and more useful to wildlife? Amidst increasing public demand for alternatives to turf grass lawns, and a burgeoning awareness of the historic role grasslands and prairies have played in the ecological fabric of North Carolina, demand for large-scale herbaceous plantings is growing. However, information and precedents from regions north and west of the state (as well as Europe), where climate conditions are not as analogous as one might hope, appear to dominate the practice of prairie-making in North Carolina.
Join landscape architect, Preston Montague, for a presentation on his work developing Piedmont prairies for residential clients. Participants will learn about constructed prairies in our built environment, components of a successful prairie, as well as tactical information on prairie-making. You will be sure to learn a lot, plus you will see some beautiful, inspiring pictures of what your yard could be.
Join us for a fun and informative evening on Thurs., Nov. 7th by registering below!
South Wake Conservationists 