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Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 10:00 - 11:30 AM Beyond Drought-Friendly: The Case for California Native Landscapesby Kristen Wernick Seminar Price: $60 CEUs: APLD, IA, NALP, PGMS, QWEL Room: TBD California native plants are the foundation of ecosystems, but are rarely used in urban landscaping. Recent reports are now documenting plummeting pollinator and insect populations. Now more than ever, we need to support nature in our gardens by using native plants. Learn the tips and tricks for success with California native plant landscapes while supporting local ecology, conserving water, and protecting watersheds.  Kristen WernickHorticulture Outreach ManagerCalifornia Native Plant SocietyKristen Wernick, Horticulture Outreach Manager, is a California native plant and horticulture enthusiast with a passion for teaching and engaging others in native plant gardening. She is a graduate of UCSB in Environmental Studies, and has an A.S. in Landscape Design from Saddleback College. Before CNPS, she worked with southern Orange County water agencies as a Water Use Efficiency Specialist. In that role, Kristen worked with homeowners, homeowner associations, landscaping industry professionals, city governments, and more to increase adoption of native plants as a means to greater water efficiency. Kristen is excited to share her passion for CA native plant horticulture with others, and ultimately restore nature one garden at a time. Previous TLE PresentationsWe are excited to announce this is Kristen Wernick's first time presenting at the Landscape Expo. More . . .Selecting the right native plants for your location is the first and possibly most important step to creating a successful native plant garden. So, CNPS partnered with the UC Berkeley Jepson Herbarium to create a powerful native plant database that helps you discover the plants best suited to your property. Go to Calscape.org to get detailed plant information and growing tips, create and share your own plant lists, and find nurseries near you and check available inventory. Planting California natives can help save water, reduce maintenance and pesticide use, and support beneficial pollinators. Restore a sense of place in your community, provide important habitat for wildlife, and help us preserve our very special ecosystem. Visit CNPS.org/gardening to learn more about California native plant landscaping. |
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