06/26/2026
Happy 29th Anniversary to us! 🎉 To celebrate, we want to share our passion for the incredible systems that support life on Earth.
​We are diving deep into the Soil Food Web—inspired by the brilliant work of the late Dr. Elaine Ingham. We are on a mission to help you learn how to bring your below-ground ecosystem back to life, creating healthier, more resilient soil!
​But the restoration doesn’t stop at the surface. Inspired by the legendary Doug Tallamy, we’re also focusing on the "above-ground" revolution: planting native trees, shrubs, and plants to restore biodiversity and support our local wildlife. 🦋🌳
​When you heal the soil, you heal the ecosystem. Join us on this journey to grow a healthier world, starting in your own backyard!
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🌾 We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Blooming Prairie Nursery, All About Plants: A Garden Learning Series!
Join Bob Wubben, founder of Blooming prairie Nursery, at Hartman Reserve Nature Center on Sunday, June 28th for three drop-in lecture-style presentations. The schedule is as follows:
1:30 - 2:30 PM - Soil Health
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Pollinators & Host Plants
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Trees & Shrubs
This event is FREE to the public, and no pre-registration is required! Attendees may stay for all three lectures, or drop in and out based off interest. We can't wait to see you there!