Education & Events
Live Stake and Bare Root Class
Led by Nathan Buchanan of Wildbud Natives. Saturday, January 24. 10 am. Choose Your Price: $30 – $5
Discover how to establish native plants on a budget using two powerful, conservation-proven techniques: live staking and bare-root planting. You’ll master the low-cost methods professionals use for stream bank restoration, erosion control, and larger native habitat projects. Perfect for landowners and native plant enthusiasts alike, and the option to pre-order live stakes for pickup at the event.
Replanting in Storm Damaged Areas with Meadows and Native Grasses
Nathan Buchanan - Wildbud Natives
Looking for guidance on planting in places that are newly opened after trees were downed by Helene? Nathan Buchanan, owner of Wildbud Natives will highlight the ecological themes of disturbance and succession to discuss the use of native meadows and grasses in disturbed areas. Practical tools, including seed recommendations, seed sources, and sowing techniques, will be provided.
Creekbank Restoration
Wildbud Natives’ owner Nathan Buchanan will host an outdoor demo discussing creekbank restoration at the Asheville Botanical Gardens.
To register visit the Asheville Botanical Garden’s website.