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Speaking, Workshops & Field Programs

Engaging programs on native plants, field botany, ecological restoration and the plant communities of the Mid-Atlantic.

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Hepatica Landscapes offers presentations, workshops and field programs for garden clubs, conservation organizations, land trusts, municipalities, universities, professional groups and community organizations.

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Topics for Talks, Workshops and Field Programs

Creating and Managing Native Meadows
How meadow systems establish, why they fail, and how site preparation, species selection and long-term management determine the outcome.

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Ecological Landscaping with Native Plants
Moving beyond individual native plants toward landscapes designed around plant communities, site conditions and ecological processes.

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Woodland Restoration & Invasive Plant Management
Understanding degraded woodland systems and developing realistic strategies for invasive control, native regeneration and long-term stewardship.

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Gardening for Butterflies & Other Wildlife
How plant selection, host plants, seasonal resources and landscape structure influence the wildlife value of native gardens.

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The Plant Communities of Southeastern Pennsylvania
An exploration of the distinctive forests, wetlands, meadows, barrens and other plant communities of our region.

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Rare Plants & Plant Conservation in Pennsylvania
How rare plants are documented, conserved, propagated, monitored and restored — and what their habitats tell us about Pennsylvania's ecological history.

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Botanical Field Identification & Floristic Inventory
Field-oriented programs focused on recognizing native plants, reading habitats and understanding plant communities.

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From Lawn to Living Landscape
Practical ecological alternatives to traditional lawn, from small native gardens to meadow establishment and naturalized landscapes.

 

Custom programs are also available. Topics can be adapted to the organization, audience, property or ecological community involved.

Formats

Presentations
45–90 minute indoor or virtual programs.

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Field Walks
Guided botanical, ecological or seasonal field programs.

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Workshops
Longer programs combining instruction with practical management or identification skills.

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Professional / Institutional Programs
Customized training for staff, volunteers, land managers or organizations responsible for natural areas.

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Select Past Program

Uncommon and Underused Natives
Journeywork Spring Gathering, Plymouth Friends Meeting 2024

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Butterfly ID Walk 

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 2025

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Spring Ephemerals Hike

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 2026​

 

Carex ID Workshop

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 2026​

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