FEBRUARY 23, 2021 ~ First up in our series of webinars is Seeding Native Plants with Laura Thomas of Hidden Habitat discussing how to ethically collect seeds and clean them for storage, as well as the best methods for storing seeds, how to germinate your seeds indoors and outdoors, and how to care for your newly sprouted seedlings. 

Laura Thomas is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Environment and Resource Studies program, and has worked in the landscape industry for over fifteen year, blending her passion for conservation and landscape design. Laura saw a need for better, sustainable land management practices especially within the realm of private landowners. Merging the elements of good landscape design with the practices of restoration ecology seemed both obvious and necessary given the fragmentation and destruction of landscapes today. However, while working in the landscape industry she found that often people felt they had to compromise beauty for conservation. Given her expertise in ecology, native plants and landscape design she knew that one could still have the simplicity and impact of a modern garden while providing food and shelter for local wildlife. Her unique and thoughtful designs demonstrate that healthy landscapes can be beautiful landscapes.

If you have more questions following the webinar, please feel free to contact Laura at 705-828-6313 or visit
www.hiddenhabitat.ca