Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ross Camp
9225 W 75 S, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
Native Plant Sale and Native Plant Fest take a lot of hard work to make happen. Volunteers are always appreciated. Follow the link below to sign up for a timeslot. Thank you!
10 am - 10:45 am
Dan Childs, retired Weed Scientist
Discover the secrets to taking the perfect pictures of your photosynthesizing subjects.
11 am - 11:45 am
Mary Cutler, Tipp. County Parks Naturalist &
Dan Childs, retired Weed Scientist
Enjoy the beauty of our native spring wildflowers with an informative walk through the woods.
12 pm - 12:45 pm
Dr. Tom Turpin, retired Professor of Entomology
Bugs and blooms go hand in hand! Learn about the relationships between our native insects and plants.
1 pm to 1:45 pm
Aimee Parcell, NRCS Forester
Explore the unique characteristics of some of our native tree species on a hike around Ross Camp.
2 pm to 2:45 pm
Chad Evans, WLFI Meteorologist
Learn about the remnant prairies in SW Indiana and how local genotype aids in native reconstructions.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join the War of the Weeds hosted by NICHES Land Trust! Pull invasive garlic mustard to help native plants thrive at Ross Camp.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Peruse the many species of native flowers, grasses, and sedges for sale. Other items such as books, stickers, and signs will be available for purchase.
Our mission is to foster natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship in Tippecanoe County through leadership, service, and citizen involvement.
Tippecanoe County Soil & Water Conservation District - Home (tippecanoecountyswcd.org)
This program's goal is to promote a systemic approach to urban and small-scale agriculture by enabling local efforts to deliver technical assistance, training, education and outreach related to soil health management systems to urban landowners, land-users, and other interested groups.
TICT is a partnership organization created to address the issue of invasive species in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Partners include government agencies, non-profits and local citizens.
Acting as champions for biodiversity, we seek to nourish the web of life through native plants and to form bonds of stewardship for the future by bringing Indiana youth to nature. Our mission is to promote the appreciation, preservation, scientific study, and use of plants native to Indiana; as well as teach people about their beauty, diversity, and importance to our environment.
NICHES stands for Northern Indiana Citizens Helping Ecosystems Survive. Our mission is to protect, restore and sustain Northern Indiana’s ecosystems by providing habitat for native species and offering natural places for the education, appreciation and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Protecting Natural Lands in West-Central Indiana - NICHES Land Trust
We help Indiana's farmers and non-industrial forest landowners conserve the nation's soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.
WREC leads efforts to develop long-range plans that improve the Wabash riverfront, river corridor, and water quality and partner with the local community to bring these efforts to life.
Wabash River Enhancement Corporation | Our River, Our Responsibility
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts.
Our mission is to protect, restore, and enhance Indiana's Landscapes by coordinating efforts to identify, prevent, and control invasive species.
The mission of Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster and understanding of Indiana's plants, water, soils and wildlife, and promote natural resource volunteer service within the State of Indiana.
The Purdue Master Gardener Program is an integral part of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and provides the citizens of Indiana a framework to increase their knowledge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects and techniques.
Master Gardener Association of Tippecanoe County (tippecanoemastergardener.org)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Coffee and cookies will be sold in the Dining Hall. All proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Family-owned food truck serving hand-made pizzas. Crustless and vegetarian options available.
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