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WILDFLOWER ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN PRESENTS...
34th ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT CONFERENCE
MARCH 7 & 8, 2021
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
BIODIVERSITY: STRENGTHENING NATIVE
PLANT COMMUNITIES
Heather Holm Neil Diboll
Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker
Encouraging the preservation and restoration of Michigan’s
native plants and native plant communities.
www.wildflowersmich.org
Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Gardeners
A BEAUTIFUL TEAM EFFORT
Plant America–Grow and Share
Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
Member Central Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
www.michigangardenclubs.org
Photo by Janet Hickman © 2018 Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
CONTENTS
2021 Conference Sponsors and
Supporters ......................................... 2
WAM Board....................................... 2 Michigan native wildflowers,
grasses, & shrubs grown
WAM History............................................. 3 in Northern Michigan
Keynote Speaker Bios.............................. 4
Thoughts From Our WAM President......... 5 Garrett Noyes & Blythe Webster
South Boardman, MI
New WAM Website.................................... 5 231-313-6749/248-202-4953
birdsfootnursery@gmail.com
Sunday Agenda........................................ 6
birdsfootnativenursey.com
Monday Agenda....................................... 8
Speaker Profiles..................................... 11
Vendors.................................................. 15
Exhibitors............................................... 19
WAM Business/Organization Members... 20
Sponsorships.......................................... 22 "A thing is right when it tends to preserve
Grants..................................................... 29 the integrity, stability and beauty of the
biotic community. It is wrong when it tends
otherwise." Aldo Leopold
Congratulations to WAM on this 34th
Annual Native Plant Conference!
https://www.michiganwildflowerfarm.com/
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WELCOME
34TH Annual Mission Statement: By increasing awareness and knowledge, the
Michigan Native Plant Wildflower Association of Michigan encourages the preservation and
restoration of Michigan’s native plants and native plant communities.
Conference
2021 CONFERENCE SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS
Birdsfoot Native Nursery • Black Cat Pottery • Pamela Burton
Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park • Jim Brueck • CDE Nature
Creating Sustainable Landscapes • Etc Designs • Everbody Reads
Feral Floral • Four Season Nursery • Full Ark Tees
Grand Traverse Conservation District
WAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
Drew Lathin, President Kalamazoo Nature Center Eco Services
Novi Land Conservancy of West Michigan • Legacy Land Conservancy
Trish Hacker Hennig Michigan Audubon • Michigan Botanical Club
1st Vice President Michigan Garden Clubs • Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Ortonville
Michigan State University • Michigan State University Extension
Craig Elston, 2nd Vice President
Michigan Wetlands Association • Michigan Wildflower Farm
Hudsonville
Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy • Native Edge, LLC
Jane Giblin, Treasurer
Rochester Hills
Natural Community Services, LLC • Pieceful Inspirations
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute • PlantWise, LLC • Linda Prieskorn
Jenny Van Dusen, Secretary
Rochester Hills Project Wingspan • Ray Wiegands Nursery
Restoring Nature With Fire • Rochester Garden Club
James Brueck
Clarkston Elizabeth Seagull • Snow Fairy Cottage
Diana Digges
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy • Spörck Tileart
Lansing tree trunk arts • Trent Creative • Turtle Creek Artisans
Jen Howell Wander & Gather • David Wendling • Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter
Grand Rapids Wild Ones, River City Chapter • Wildtype
Carolyn Miller Woman's National Farm & Garden Association - Michigan Division
Lansing
Brian Zimmerman
Linda Prieskorn
Ann Arbor 2021 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
David Putt
Romeo Chairs. . . . Craig Elston, Trish Hacker Hennig, Carolyn Miller, David Putt
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Elston
Elizabeth (Betty) Seagull
Exhibitors/Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Seagull
Okemos
Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Meader
Camilla Voelker Registrar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Putt
Grand Rapids
Program Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Elston
Website and Publicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Van Dusen
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Wildflower Association of Michigan ~ Our History
The Wildflower Association of Michigan traces its The Wildflower Association of Michigan awards
roots back to March of 1986, when an exploratory grants annually to fund projects involving the cre-
meeting was held during Agriculture and Natural ation of an outdoor classroom, the enhancing of an
Resources Week at Michigan State University. Eighty existing site, or other educationally directed proj-
individuals from various organizations and agen- ects that support the WAM Mission. It is our goal to
cies, including Michigan Department of Transporta- reach as many of Michigan’s youth and citizenry as
tion, Michigan State University Department of Parks possible through the use of our grant program. It is
and Recreation, and Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., our desire not only to educate Michigan’s students in
gathered to discuss wildflower-related programs, the areas of recognition and preservation of our na-
challenges and potential, and to formulate a plan. tive species, but also to support projects that pass
Professor Louis F. Twardzik, MSU, was chairperson on the appreciation and respect for our native flora
and Kim Herman, MDOT, was recorder of this group. that will ensure survival of these species in the future.
The interest generated at this first meeting warranted The Michigan Wildflower Conference, held annu-
forming a Wildflower Alliance. Additional meet- ally in March, includes the WAM annual meeting
ings were held throughout the remainder of and two days of workshops and seminars
that year. featuring knowledgeable speakers with
The first Michigan Wildflower expertise in proper principles, eth-
Conference was held March 24, ics and methods of landscaping
1987 during ANR Week. After this with native wildflowers and asso-
conference, the group formally ciated habitats on various levels
organized, creating bylaws and of understanding, from novice to
electing officers. Harry Doehne, professional. The conference has
founding member of Michigan been host to other groups inter-
Wildflower Farm, presided as ested in native plants, including
interim president. Elected officers the Michigan Invasive Plant Council,
were Glenn Goff, President; Kim Wild Ones and the Stewardship Net-
Herman, Vice President; Betty Dick, work. During past conferences, WAM
Secretary; and Robert Welch, Treasurer. has sponsored a concurrent Educators’
Because attendees at the 1988 Michigan Workshop to help teachers plan and develop
Wildflower Conference noted an increasing inter- outstanding outdoor educational facilities, improve
est in the availability of native Michigan seed, and grant-writing skills, and get feedback on individu-
a lack of commercial growers, the first Wildflower al projects. At the conference’s grant awards lun-
Seed Growers Workshop was held during the 1989 cheon, educational grants are awarded to qualifying
conference. As an outgrowth of this workshop, the organizations.
Wildflower Association of Michigan received fund- Operation Wildflower, the Michigan Garden Club’s
ing to prepare a Wildflower Production Position cooperative effort with the Michigan Department
Paper, presenting the results of a survey on the po- of Transportation to plant native wildflowers along
tential usage of wildflower seed in Michigan. The Michigan’s roadsides, received WAM support while
WAM Seed Committee published this report and it was active. WAM’s newsletter, Wildflowers, fea-
sent it to the Michigan Department of Agriculture in tures articles on native Michigan wildflowers, hab-
January of 1990, documenting the current and future itats, legislative updates, book reviews, upcoming
status of Michigan native wild-flower seed produc- events, and related stories. An official website,
tion and recommendations. The outgrowth of this in- www.wildflowersmich.org, presents the latest in-
terest in native Michigan seed and plant production formation about WAM activities, along with links to
resulted in the formation of the Michigan Native Plant other helpful web sites. The Wildflower Association
Producers Association (MNPPA) in 2000. of Michigan received 501(c)(3) status in 2001.
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SUNDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER ~ Heather Holm
Heather had an avid in- coming book, Wasps, will be available in January 2021.
terest in natural history and Heather’s expertise includes the interactions between
botany at a young age, and native pollinators and native plants, and the natural his-
spent much of her child- tory and biology of native bees and predatory wasps
hood exploring the wood- occurring in the Upper Midwest and Northeast.
lands and prairie on the fam- In her spare time, Heather is an active community
ily property, established by supporter, writing grants and coordinating neighbor-
her great great grandfather in hood volunteer landscape restoration projects. Cur-
the 1850s. She studied hor- rently, she is working on three projects with volunteers,
Heather Holm ticulture and biology at the restoring approximately ten acres of city-owned park
University of Guelph and later web programming and land in her neighborhood for pollinators and people.
digital design at Seneca College, Canada. She lives in Minnesota with her husband.
Heather Holm is a biologist, pollinator conservation- FOLLOW HEATHER ONLINE:
ist, and award-winning author. In addition to assisting Facebook: PollinatorsNativePlants and RestoringTheL-
with native bee research projects, she informs and ed- andscape
ucates audiences nationwide, through her writing and Join her Facebook group to share your observations
many presentations, about the fascinating world of na- and pollinator photos: www.facebook.com/groups/
tive pollinators and beneficial insects, and the native PollinatorsNativePlants
plant communities that support them. Twitter: BeesNativePlant
Her first book, Pollinators of Native Plants, was pub- Instagram: beesnativeplants
lished in 2014, and her second book, Bees, published iNaturalist:https://www.inaturalist.org/peo-
in 2017, has won six book awards including the 2018 ple/723565
American Horticultural Society Book Award. Her forth-
MONDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER ~ Neil Diboll
Neil Diboll received his the first scientific methodology for designing prai-
degree in Environmental rie seed mixes. By calculating the relative numbers of
Sciences from the University seeds per square foot for each species in a seed mix,
of Wisconsin – Green Bay in the resultant prairie plant community could be more
1978. He attended the Uni- accurately predicted. Neil also worked to set indus-
versity of Michigan Biological try standards for seed purity and germination to assure
Station in Pellston, MI (“Boot customers receive quantifiable, viable seed.
Camp for Biologists") during Neil’s work includes designs for residential, commer-
the summer of 1977. He has cial and public spaces throughout the Midwest and
Neil Diboll since worked for the U.S. Park Northeast United States. The essence of Neil’s philos-
Service in Virginia, the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado, ophy is that we, as stewards of the planet, must work
and the University of Wisconsin. In 1982, Neil began to preserve and increase the diversity of native plants
his involvement with Prairie Nursery, producing native and animals, with which we share our world. The pro-
plants and seeds and designing native landscapes. He tection of our natural heritage and our soil and water
has since devoted his efforts to championing the use of resources is essential to maintaining a high quality of
prairie plants, as well as native trees, shrubs and wet- life for today, and for the children of future generations
land plants, in contemporary American landscapes. to come.
In addition to helping popularize the use of native
plants long before they were “cool,’ Neil developed
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THOUGHTS FROM OUR WAM PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 34th Annual Michigan Native Plant bearing shrubs, nativars, restoration stories, and savanna
Conference, previously named the Wildflower Confer- restoration.
ence. We changed the name of the conference this year This year, the conference is being conducted remotely.
to signify that the conference is more than just about The downside is that we will miss the learning and net-
wildflowers. The focus is the same as in the past, just the working opportunities afforded in the conversations that
name has changed. happen during lunch and breaks. The upside is that we
As always, we have a great lineup of speakers and the will be recording the sessions so you will not have to
theme this year is Biodiversity: Strengthening Native Plant make those difficult choices of which sessions to miss.
Communities. We have two great keynote speakers in Please plan to “attend” the annual meeting of members
Heather Holm, who has been with us before, and Neil at the end of the first day.
Diboll, who is with us for the first time. They are both We hope you enjoy the conference and, as always,
engaging and knowledgeable speakers. I look forward to look forward to your survey feedback. We use this infor-
learning from what they have to say. mation to help select speakers for next year’s conference
And, of course, the breakout sessions promise to be and make changes in our approach.
outstanding as well. We will hear about the impacts of Thank you for attending and see you next year!
deer on our lands, aquatic habitat, insects, native or- Drew Lathin
chids, invasive plants, pollinator decline, monarch President of the Board
conservation, medicinal plants, prairie restoration, fruit
NEW WAM WEBSITE
Back in 2007, the Wildflower Association of Michigan logo that gives WAM a fresh new look. The website has
announced the launch of its first website. It was beau- the capability to support online membership renewals, a
tifully designed and provided easy access to all kinds member-only page with access to past newsletters and
of information about WAM’s organization and the native conference booklets, and important information to help
plants of Michigan. It functioned well for many years. But the general public understand why native plants and
technology changes quickly these days and it was time their associated habitats are essential to our world. We
for an upgrade to a more interactive web platform to also have numerous links to other terrific websites, rec-
meet the needs of our online lifestyle. ommended reading focused on works of WAM keynote
We were fortunate to develop a generous relationship speakers, blogs and much more. This new site brings
with Trent Creative of Rochester Hills, a full-service mar- WAM into the 21st century ready to meet the needs of
keting and design service company whose owner sup- WAM’s membership and the modern native plant move-
ports the WAM mission. Their delightful and capable staff ment.
designed and implemented a beautiful new website and
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AGENDA ~ Sunday, March 7, 2021
All Zoom links in this program are live. Mouse over them and click to go to
your sessions. The link for the 9:40 "Access" and the 10:05 "Keynote Pre-
sentation" are the same link, just stay logged in for both. Keep your 11:10
speaker zoom link open during lunch so you can see the WAM presenta-
tion that features our sponsors, vendors and exhibitors.
9:40 – 10:05 Access and Welcome Notes
Zoom Link:
10:05 – 11:05 Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity (Keynote Presentation)
HEATHER HOLM, Biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author
How can humans benefit from green infrastructure and ecological landscape restorations? Heather will
discuss ways we can achieve a sustainable coexistence with the rest of life on earth. Models of restorative
landscaping including residential and community opportunities will be highlighted as well as thoughtful
plant selection, ecosystem functionality, and how biodiversity can be maximized. A focus on pollinator
habitat and outcomes, trouble shooting and monitoring of restorations, and funding opportunities will
also be included in the presentation.
11:10 – 12:10 Monitoring and Managing Deer Impacts on Michigan's Wildflowers, Trees, and Natural
Communities (Concurrent Session #1)
DR. JACQUELINE COURTEAU, Plant ecologist and ecological consultant
This presentation will offer a brief overview of the history and role of white-tailed deer in Michigan
ecosystems, and will explore deer impacts on Michigan trees, wildflowers, and natural communities. I
will outline different methods of monitoring deer impacts, and summarize results from various studies I’ve
done over the past 25 years in southeast Michigan. I will outline possible strategies for responding to deer
impacts.
Zoom Link:
Rebuilding Plant Diversity Above and Below the Waterline (Concurrent Session #2)
ERICK ELGIN, Aquatic ecologist and water resources educator with Michigan State University
Extension
Diverse native plant communities in and around lakes provide critical habitat, slow runoff, limit ero-
sion, and maintain water quality. However, suburban-type residential development along lakeshores has
dramatically altered shoreline function. Habitat is lost, and water quality and biodiversity decline. This
presentation will cover the historical and current loss of natural shoreline habitat in and around lakes and
discuss various actions and efforts to reverse course and rebuild lost plant diversity.
Zoom Link:
12:10 – 1:00 Lunch - WAM Presentation
1:00 – 2:00 Rare and Declining Insects in Michigan and Habitat Associations (Concurrent Session #1)
LOGAN ROWE, Conservation Associate with Michigan Natural Features Inventory and MSU
Extension
This talk will serve as an introduction to the diversity of insects in Michigan at risk of extinction as well
as the unique natural communities that they occupy. It will discuss the current population status of at-risk
butterflies, moths, and bees, a description of their required host-plant and habitat resources, and ongoing
conservation efforts to protect populations.
Zoom Link:
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AGENDA ~ Sunday, March 7, 2021 (continued)
A Superior wildflower adventure. Looping Lake Superior in search of native orchids
(Concurrent Session #2)
STEVE BAKER
In July of 2018, a group of 7 botany friends met in Michigan’s eastern upper peninsula to embark on a
circumnavigation of Lake Superior, botanizing and camping along the route. Native orchid habitats were
the priority as we explored bogs, forests, rocky shorelines, and coastal dunes, often in National, Provincial,
and State Parks. 36 native orchid species were found as well as a host of other wildflowers, ferns, sedges,
waterfalls, and mosquitos. All this in the rugged beauty that surrounds this greatest of lakes. The incredible
richness of the orchid flora of this area will be further shown by sharing the June flowering species as well.
All the orchids without the ticks, black flies, and mosquitos.
Zoom Link:
2:05 – 3:05 How to Identify Some of Michigan's Invasive Plants (Concurrent Session #1)
DON DRIFE,
Don Drife will explain how to identify some invasive plant species in Michigan. This talk does not
address treatment techniques. Invasive species that he has come across most often and seen volunteer
groups working on are the ones he selected for this talk. Native species that can be confused with invasive
species are also covered. Additional resources mentioned in the talk are found at http://www.michigan-
natureguy.com/blog/2020/11/29/notes-on-some-michigan-invasive-plants
Zoom Link:
Pollinator Decline and Conservation: The Role of Research, Education, and Community
Engagement (Concurrent Session #2)
DR. MARY JAMIESON, Biology professor at Oakland University, where she studies plant and
insect ecology
Dr. Jamieson's talk will review some causes and consequences of pollinator decline and what’s being
done to help support pollinators. She’ll highlight research, education, and community engagement efforts
aimed at characterizing and protecting plant and insect diversity across Southeast Michigan. A key focus
of this work is understanding how urbanization and other forms of land-use influence plant and insect
diversity across diverse habitat types. The talk will conclude by providing suggestions for how we all can
contribute to pollinator conservation.
Zoom Link:
3:10 – 4:10 WAM Annual Meeting
All are welcome to share ideas and comments about your organization.
Zoom Link:
WAM Lifetime Members
A special thank you to Michael Cushist, Carlton & Mary Ferguson
Billy Krist and Drew Lathin for their John & Kaye Kreutzfeldt
Chris Leodler
service on the WAM board. Mary Ording
Betty Seagull
Thanks for all your time and hard work! Neil Sikora
Mary Tischler
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AGENDA ~ Monday, March 8, 2021
9:40 – 10:05 Access and Welcome Notes
Zoom Link:
10:05 – 11:05 Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation (Keynote Presentation)
NEIL DIBOLL, Prairie Nursery
The fields of agriculture, silviculture, and horticulture have historically focused on selecting “superior”
plants to serve the needs of food production, lumber and fiber production, and the human fascination
with bigger, longer-blooming, and more colorful ornamental plants. Only recently has the discipline of
ecology entered into mainstream gardening. Ecological gardeners tend to be more concerned with cre-
ating low maintenance, sustainable, native gardens that provide not only enjoyment for the gardener, but
also preserve native plant gene pools while creating habitat for birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other
creatures.
Properly designed and installed, native plant landscapes require little if any watering, fertilizing, or pes-
ticides. With increasing concern over water usage in the landscape, excessive toxins and nutrients in the
environment, and the decline of pollinators, diverse native plant gardens can serve as attractive alternatives
to higher maintenance, more expensive traditional landscapes.
Neil will share his 40 years of experience in providing native plants and seeds to Midwestern gardeners
and restorationists. He will explain why preserving a broad gene pool for each plant species is good
stewardship of the planet, and how it applies to gardening in a time of changing climates. Neil will also
show examples of how native prairie meadows have been successfully installed in the Upper Midwest
in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 and 5, similar to those in Wyoming, although with significantly higher
annual rainfall. Plants that are native to both the Midwestern prairies and the state of Wyoming will also
be highlighted
11:10 – 12:10 Monarch butterfly conservation: roles of predators and ecological disturbance
(Concurrent Session #1)
DR. NATHAN HAAN, Conservation ecologist with a research focus on insect ecology and
agroecology, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
Monarch butterflies have a fascinating relationship to their milkweed host plants and undergo a spec-
tacular migration each year. Migratory monarch populations have declined recently, sparking conservation
concerns. This talk will cover some of the basics of monarch butterfly biology and will detail our research
into how monarchs interact with their predators and how they respond to disturbances that cut back
milkweed and cause it to regenerate during the summer. The regrowing stems can attract ovipositing but-
terflies and may offer an environment where monarch eggs and larvae are more likely to survive. In 2020 we
launched a community science program, 'ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs' in which participants cut back
milkweed in their backyard and reported the number of monarch eggs and caterpillars they found on the
regrowing stems. This talk will include results from this project.
Zoom Link:
The Underground World of Native Medicinal Plants in Trade in North America
(Concurrent Session #2)
DR. SUSAN LEOPOLD, Executive Director of United Plant Savers
A 6 billion dollar herbal supplement industry in the US is dependent in part on native medicinal plants
that are harvested from the wild in a completely unregulated network of diggers and dealers. It is fasci-
nating to contrast these native medicinal plants in trade against the native medicinal plants in the nursery
trade. Trillium, goldenseal, ginseng, false unicorn, slippery elm, cohosh, bloodroot, are just some of the
plants that are impacted by compounding habitat loss, climate change and stress of harvesting. United
Plant Savers is a non-profit organization, that celebrated 25 years in 2019 with the opening of its Center
for Medicinal Plant Conservation in Rutland Ohio. This talk will share important information on the under-
ground and unregulated trade of medicinal plants in North American and provide information on the For-
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est Grown Verified program that is working to support growers who are cultivating native medicinal plants
to take the pressure off of wild harvesting. United Plant Savers is a membership organization that produces
an annual Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation, and is unique in its advocacy for sustainable plant trade
that encourages reciprocity between people and plants.
Zoom Link:
12:10 – 1:00 Lunch - WAM Presentation
1:00 – 2:00 Restoring Michigan's prairies, aboveground and below (Concurrent Session #1)
DR. EMILY GRMAN, Assistant Professor, Biology; Environmental Science and Society at Eastern
Michigan University
In this talk, we will explore the recovery of plant and soil microbial communities in restored prairies in
Michigan, and whether they might be related.
Zoom Link:
Birds and Berries: the importance of native fruit-bearing shrubs for migrating landbirds
(Concurrent Session #2)
DR. JEN OWEN, Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Large Animal Clinical Sciences,
Michigan State University, Director of Michigan State Bird Observatory and is the Center
Coordinator for Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center
Native fruits are an important source of nutrition for migrating landbirds each fall as they fatten up for
their journey south. However, these native shrubs are increasingly being replaced by non-native and inva-
sive fruit-bearing shrubs. For over 10 years we have been studying the diet of frugivorous landbirds during
fall migration at a stopover site in mid-Michigan. The objective of our research is to better understand what
birds are eating and the health and energetic consequences of their dietary choices. Additionally, our
long-term data set allows us to examine the linkages between climatic conditions, the interannual variation
in fruiting patterns of native and non-native shrubs and the diet and health of migratory landbirds.
Zoom Link:
2:05 – 3:05 Natives vs ‘Nativars’ – Do cultivars of native flora support native fauna? (Concurrent Session #1)
RYAN PANKAU, Forester and arborist by training
Native plants are essential to maintaining biodiversity of native plant and animal species we know and
love. Many of us plant native species not only for their beautiful blooms or attractive foliage, but to better
support native insect populations that are absolutely vital to everything from plant pollination to support-
ing the lower rungs of our diverse and interconnected food web. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Edu-
cator, Ryan Pankau, for a discussion of current research addressing the question of whether or not cultivars
of native plants support native fauna.
Zoom Link:
Advancing Like a Fire Through the Understory: A Regional Assessment of Oak Savanna
Restoration (Concurrent Session #2)
DR. TYLER BASSET, Botanist and plant ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory,
Michigan State University Extension
Oak savanna is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the Midwestern United States and Canada.
Tragically, greater than 99% of oak savanna has been destroyed or degraded in the Midwest, and with it a
broad understanding of the biodiversity and processes that define this ecosystem. Their demise is largely
the result of modern land use practices, beginning with the suppression of traditional Native American
management of the landscape with fire, and continuing with the expansion of agriculture and urbaniza-
tion. Occupying a continuum between open-canopied forests with a dense herbaceous ground layer
and grasslands with scattered trees, oak savannas transition to shrublands and forests within a decade or
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two in the absence of fire. Many plant and animal species associated with this exceptionally diverse and
historically widespread habitat-type are therefore rare and declining, and their restoration is of paramount
importance. This presentation will center on a collaboration between Michigan State University and the
USGS Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station, designed to develop a broad understanding of ongoing
oak savanna restoration efforts throughout the southern Great Lakes basin. While progress has been made
in understanding what constitutes effective restoration of degraded oak savanna - some combination of
prescribed fire and thinning of shrubs and trees from the canopy and understory is clearly essential - most
studies to date have been limited in geographic scope, spanning one site to a single landscape. As a
consequence, we lack understanding of regional-scale variation in approaches to oak savanna restoration,
a generalizable understanding of how this variation might affect restored structure and species composi-
tion, or how the impacts of restoration compare to influences of regional variation in soil conditions, light
availability, land-use history, and landscape context. We collected plant community and environmental
data and analyzed landscape context in 100 oak savanna restorations across the southern Great Lakes ba-
sin, across southern Michigan and including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Through understanding
how environmental variation and restoration approaches are connected to biodiversity outcomes at this
scale, we aim to better understand how oak savannas function and ultimately how to restore them.
Zoom Link:
3:10 – 4:10 Interpreting variation in restoration outcomes: Understanding the drivers of plant diversity
and ecosystem function in restored prairies (Concurrent Session #1)
DR. CHAD ZIRBEL, A postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota studying the reintro-
duction of bison to oak savanna ecosystems and how grazing interacts with prescribed fire.
Human land uses have modified a large proportion of natural ecosystems, causing a loss of biodiver-
sity and alterations to the functioning of ecosystems. In response, ecological restoration has been widely
lauded for its potential to promote conservation success by increasing habitat area and quality. Yet, the
notorious unpredictability of restoration outcomes challenges the potential success of restoration. Pro-
moting more predictable outcomes, in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, is a major goal of
restoration ecology. Considering the mechanisms by which communities assemble and thereby determine
ecosystem functioning during restoration would provide insights into restoration outcomes, more predict-
able success, and transferability of findings among restoration efforts.
In this talk I will discuss results from both experimental and observational studies within restored prai-
ries in southwestern Michigan. This research illustrates that, in spite of a reputation for unpredictability, we
are able to accurately explain variation in restoration outcomes, though the metrics by which outcomes
are evaluated and variation in site conditions must be taken into account. We also show how considering
the drivers of species establishment, persistence, and ecosystem function can guide restoration practice
to meet composition and ecosystem service goals within a restored landscape
Zoom Link:
Stories from the understory and overstory: lessons learned about restoration from our plant
partners (Concurrent Session #2)
MITCH LETTOW, Stewardship Director at the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Ecological restoration is a young science, and every place we transform habitat through stewardship
is a place to learn lessons about those ecosystems. Those lessons don't necessarily come in the form of
text books or technical academic literature, but through careful observation of nature's response to our
efforts. For those willing to take the time to observe these efforts, plants are by far our most reliable com-
municators of this useful information. Learn about just a handful of these valuable lessons we have been
taught at the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy in our crusade to restore ecosystems - all of course,
taught by plants.
Zoom Link:
102021 SPEAKER PROFILES
Steve Baker Don Drife
Steve Baker is a retired Veterinarian Don Drife has been studying native
from Indian River with an interest for vegetation in Michigan for over 45 years,
all things in nature. Fifty years of bird- and is a longtime member of the Mich-
ing passion has expanded into botany igan Botanical Club, and a life member
after seeing a Striped Coralroot for the of the Michigan Audubon Society. He
first time. He now enjoys exploring the blogs as the MichiganNatureGuy and
Mackinac Straits region for birds, ferns, presents programs about the natural
and native orchids and has never met a world for local nature groups. Don also
bog he didn’t love. Other interests in- serves as the botanist for the Royal Oak
clude kayaking, birding (especially hawk watching), foraging wild Nature Society, identifying plants in the city’s two nature parks.
foods, and photography.
Erick Elgin
Dr. Tyler Basset Erick Elgin is an aquatic ecologist and
Tyler is a botanist and plant ecologist water resources educator with Michi-
with the Michigan Natural Features In- gan State University Extension. His main
ventory, Michigan State University Exten- responsibilities are to promote and re-
sion. He studies the ecology of natural search the wise use, protection, and res-
communities, with a focus on the rare toration of our freshwater systems. Erick
plant species they support. He has a has a M.S. in aquatic ecology from the
particular passion for understanding and University of Calgary and a B.S. in nat-
restoring the fragmented prairie-savanna ural resources management and water
landscapes of the upper Midwest. With resources management from the University of Minnesota. Erick’s
an intimate knowledge of ecosystems from two decades as a field recent efforts focus on aquatic plants, natural shorelines, and lake
biologist, combined with a broad knowledge of ecological pro- ecology. Erick also coordinates MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Moni-
cesses and the theory that describes them, Tyler strives to bring toring Program and is the vice chair of the Michigan Natural Shore-
the science and practice of conservation and restoration togeth- line Partnership.
er to improve outcomes for biodiversity. Articulating to a range
of audiences why better outcomes are important, and how we Dr. Emily Grman
achieve them, is an essential step in that process. Over more than
two decades, he has worked in private, public, non-profit and Dr. Grman obtained a BS in Biology
academic spheres, including with the Kalamazoo Nature Center, from Beloit College in Beloit, WI. She
Michigan State University, the ecological restoration firm Native then earned a PhD from Michigan State
Connections, and as an independent consultant. He earned a B.S. University studying relationships be-
in Biology from Western Michigan University in 2000 and PhD from tween grasses and arbuscular mycorrhi-
Michigan State University in 2017. zal fungi. That background, combined
with her postdoctoral research (also at
MSU) in prairie restoration, has led to
Jacqueline Courteau, Ph.D her current focus on understanding the
Jacqueline Courteau, Ph.D., is a plant recovery of plant and soil communities in restored Michigan prai-
ecologist and ecological consultant who ries. In her lab at Eastern Michigan University, she and her students
has researched and monitored deer and collaborators are currently working to understand relation-
impacts in southeast Michigan for park ships between difficult-to-establish prairie plants (especially le-
systems including Ann Arbor, Washten- gumes) and the beneficial microbes they depend on (especially
aw County, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, rhizobia) with an aim to develop tools to encourage recovery of
and others. She led development of the microbes and therefore plants in restored prairie.
Huron River Watershed Council's field
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assessment for their Bioreserve project,
and developed landscape forest stewardship plan for Washten-
aw County for Michigan DNR. She has taught field ecology, resto-
ration ecology, and other classes at UM and EMU and now man- Find Wildflower Association of
ages her consulting business, NatureWrite LLC. Michigan on Facebook
112021 SPEAKER PROFILES (continued)
Dr. Nathan Haan Mitch Lettow
Nate is a conservation ecologist with Mitch works at the Southwest Mich-
a research focus on insect ecology and igan Land Conservancy as their Stew-
agroecology. He tries to orient his re- ardship Director. In this role, he spends
search to create practical knowledge his time taking care of, and connecting
that can be used for conservation prac- the local community to, a network of
tice and agricultural sustainability. Nate diverse and publicly accessible nature
completed his PhD at the University of preserves. This work includes everything
Washington where he studied an endan- from trail design, invasive plant man-
gered butterfly, Taylor's checkerspot, agement, endangered species surveys,
and worked with conservation agencies to plan for its recovery. prescribed burning, prairie restorations, and lots of work with
He has been a research associate at Michigan State University volunteers. Previously Mitch has worked at MSU doing research,
since 2018. As part of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Cen- Michigan Wildflower Farm in the business world, and the Kalam-
ter, he studies how the structure of agricultural landscapes affects azoo Nature Center in the non-profit world - all focusing on eco-
insect communities and ecosystem services. He also researches logical restoration and bird conservation. Mitch has a M.S. in En-
monarch butterfly conservation, including coordinating the Re- tomology and a B.S. in Environmental Biology/Zoology both from
Grow Milkweed for Monarchs community science project. Michigan State University.
Dr. Mary Jamieson Dr. Jen Owen
Mary Jamieson is a Biology professor Dr. Owen is with the Departments of
at Oakland University, where she studies Fisheries and Wildlife and Large Animal
plant and insect ecology. Her research Clinical Sciences, Michigan State Uni-
focuses on understanding ecological versity, Director of Michigan State Bird
interactions between plants and their Observatory and is the Center Coordina-
insect pollinators and herbivores in tor for Corey Marsh Ecological Research
natural, managed and agricultural eco- Center
systems. Over the last decade, work by Dr. Owen leads an interdisciplinary
Dr. Jamieson and her research group has research program that addresses issues
examined how anthropogenic environmental change influences at the interface of wild bird, human, and environmental health.
plants and insects – from species interactions to patterns of bio- She and her students are currently studying how variation in hab-
diversity. Through research, education, and community engage- itat quality and access to adequate food affects a bird’s ability to
ment, her work aims to promote and protect beneficial insects meet the demands of the migratory period. Additionally, Owen
and the plants they depend on. investigates the role of birds in the spread and maintenance of
zoonotic pathogens.
Dr. Susan Leopold
Susan Leopold, PhD. is an ethnobot- Ryan Pankau
anist and passionate defender of bio- Ryan Pankau is a forester and arborist
diversity. She is the Executive Director by training, but has worked extensive-
of United Plant Savers [www.united- ly in both natural areas restoration and
plantsavers.org]. She currently serves on landscaping in the built environment. As
the Board of Directors for Botanical Di- part of his personal mission to provide
mensions and the Center for Sustainable the best wildlife habitat through plant
Economy, Board member of the AHPA choices, Ryan has integrated natives
Herb Research Foundation, an adviso- into landscaping and restoration-type
ry board member of ABC, and a member of the IUCN medicinal settings on his property for many years,
plant working group. She is a proud member of the Patawomeck leading to his interest in answering the question as to whether
Indian Tribe of Virginia. She lives on and manages a productive widely-available nativars serve the same purpose for wildlife as
farm, the Indian Pipe Botanical Sanctuary with her three children in the often more difficult to find straight-species.
Virginia, where she raises goats, peacocks and herbs. CONTINUED
Find WAM on the web at
www.wildflowersmich.org
122021 SPEAKER PROFILES (continued)
Logan Rowe Dr. Chad Zirbel
Logan is a Conservation Associate Dr. Chad Zirbel received a B.S. in con-
with Michigan Natural Features Inven- servation biology from the University of
tory and MSU Extension. He works pri- Wisconsin-Madison. Chad completed
marily with at-risk species of insects in his Ph.D at Michigan State University
Michigan where he studies population where he studied how plant function-
statuses, habitat associates, and conser- al traits structure the assembly of plant
vation management techniques. Prior to communities and functioning of eco-
starting at MNFI in 2018, Logan complet- systems undergoing restoration within
ed his MS in Entomology from Michigan prairies in Michigan. He is currently a
State University, where he studied pollinator ecology and habitat postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota studying
selection to support bees in managed landscapes. the reintroduction of bison to oak savanna ecosystems and how
grazing interacts with prescribed fire.
Find Wildflower Association of Find WAM on the web at
Michigan on Facebook www.wildflowersmich.org
13VENDORS
Since we are unable to meet in per-
son this year, WAM has offered our
exhibitors and vendors space in the
program to promote their wares and
organizations. In the next few pages
you will find information from those
who would normally be exhibiting in
the Big Ten A or Centennial rooms
at the Kellogg Center. Please take
time to view each participants infor-
mation and support them with some
purchases. Most of the web links
are live, so just click on them and
you will go to the website. Thank
you to each exhibitor and vendor
for participating and supporting Etsy shop Etc2renate
WAM in this way. Whimsical jewelry
The best part of being a community bookstore, is the com-
munity. Yes, the books are cool too, but the community part is
where the magic happens.
Since opening our doors in 2006, with the explicit intent of
working with underserved and under represented communi-
ties to make certain that all voices were heard, we have been
blessed by the engagement of so many remarkable souls. It’s
no coincidence that many of these souls are members of the
Wildflower Association of Michigan.
For the past five years, we have been honored and thrilled to
be allowed to participate with such kindred-spirits. Yes, sell-
ing books absolutely helps us to pay our bills, but being in the
presence of passionate, smart and engaged environmentalists
is life affirming.
The tables and shelves of EVERYbody Reads reflect genres
It's been a whole year since Black Cat Pottery and books that we would never have been aware of, if not for
rolled out their new birdhouse designs at the 2020 the WAM.
WAM conference - and we've been busy! Shop Thank you so much for providing such an essential forum, and
our updated selection of birdhouse designs - and thank you so much too, for allowing us to be a part of your
work.
our brand new lanterns! - as well as long-time
favorites at www.blackcatpottery.com. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime, we would love to
work with you!
EVERYbody Reads, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. 48912
Don't see what you're looking for? Just e-mail us
at cenglish@blackcatpottery and we'll hook you 517-346-9900
up! Everybodyreads@sbcglobal.net
15VENDORS (continued)
FullArkTees
Hello and welcome to the 2021 Virtual WAM THANK YOU WAM for making your confer-
Conference. We at Full Ark Tees are happy to par- ence available virtually this year! 10% of ev-
ticipate. Please use our Etsy page (www.etsy. ery online seed order placed by conference
com/shop/fullarktees) to order anything you might attendees March 7 through March 15 will be
like from us. If that would not work for you, please donated to WAM. Visit www.michiganwild-
use the Etsy page as a catalog and email us with flowerfarm.com to place your order and be
your order. Please let us know if you have any sure to put WAM2021 in the notes section
questions. Have a great conference! of the order form.
Spörck Tileart
Snow Fairy Cottage - Artwork by It has been our honor in the past to be a vendor at the WAM confer-
ence. To share the ceramic tiles that we make of Michigan’s flora and
T.L. Baumhardt fauna is a treat, but it is our collection of wildflower tiles that make
Featuring Whimsical Watercolours, Botanical
me feel at home. To be in the atmosphere of like minded passionate,
Woodcut & Intaglio Prints, and Fine Art Hand
nature loving Michiganders is rare, but to share my artwork with them
Bound Books.
are the moments that I cherish. We prepare for this event as if it was a
bustling summer art fair, not because I plan on making as much money
Website and online shop:
as a bustling summer show, rather, I truly come back because it fills
www.snowfairycottage.com
my soul with positive energy.
www.etsy.com/shop/SnowFairyCottage
www.Sporcktileart.com
16VENDORS (continued)
tree trunk arts, hand casts botanical
treasures in solid silver and bronze in
her studio in Detroit, MI. Each piece
adorns the wearer in nature, reminding
them of specific memory or place. Due
to the wonder of nature and the artist’s
spin on the lost wax casting process,
tree trunk arts is true-to-nature jewelry
that is styled for every day and crafted
for a lifetime.
Use the coupon code “WAM21” to save 20% off
https://treetrunkarts.com/
At Wander & Gather we strive to capture
the unique beauty of nature through our wa-
tercolor illustrations; with an emphasis on
species native to the Great Lakes Region.
We provide illustration and design services,
and a range of products available for whole-
sale that feature the botanical illustrations of
Michigan artist Maia Hausler.
Find us on Instagram and facebook
@wandergather or send an email to
info@wandergather.com
wandergather.com
17VENDORS (continued)
Michigan Audubon THE POLLEN PATH LLC
Why do native plants matter for birds? Plants are the basis
for food webs, and act as “grocery stores” for birds. Since Designer Pollinator Habitats & Feeders. Each
1970, we’ve lost nearly 3 billion birds, a net loss of 1 in 4 is Unique & One-of-a-kind.
birds. This is a major and highly concerning issue, but you *Bee Habitats....$59.00
can help! Birds need water, habitat structure, and food to *Peanut butter Feeders....$79.00
survive. While non-native or ornamental plants may pro- *Hummingbird Feeders....$70.00
vide the structure birds need for nesting or cover to rest *Oriole feeders....$79.00
or hide, non-native plants simply do not provide the food ***Designs © by F. Ericksen
needed by birds. When we talk about food for birds, an
important food source is insects, in particular caterpillars To order: (414) 588-8984
– especially for breeding birds feeding their young. With E-Mail: thepollenpathwi@aol.com
our impact on our landscape (think mowed lawns, paved Free local delivery
surfaces, and monocrop agriculture), we have drastically
reduced natural habitats (and thus, food) for birds. A key The PERFECT GIFT for
place where we can each make a difference is at home, MOTHER'S DAY MAY 10TH
sharing our spaces with birds. If every person with a yard
can convert half of their lawn, or even just a small corner,
to native plants, collectively we will all make a huge, pos-
itive impact for the birds. For native plant and landscape
design ideas, visit our Bird-Friendly Plants page!
https://www.michiganaudubon.org/bfc/bird-friendly-
plants/
Photo by Carolyn Miller Photo by Carolyn Miller
18EXHIBITORS
Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy
The mission of Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nature
(MMLC) is: To protect natural, scenic, recreational,
and agricultural lands and their natural diversity in center, environmental education center,
mid-Michigan so rural landscapes are preserved, and biological field station located on 829
and To encourage and promote the protection of
these lands and their natural diversity through ed-
acres with nine miles of hiking trails ten
ucation and other assistance. MMLC works in Ing- miles south of Hastings, Michigan. The
ham, Eaton, Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee, Hillsdale Institute’s mission is to inspire apprecia-
and Jackson counties. It is funded by donations
from members and others, with occasional funding tion and stewardship of our environment.
from grants. https://www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/
http://www.midmilandcons.org
Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter
Greater Lansing Michigan
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on
that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength” -
Maya Angelou
Project Wingspan
A Grassroots Project to Enhance and Expand Pollinator
Habitat in MI
Seeks
Volunteers, Collection Sites, and
Participants in our Habitat Survey
Volunteers are trained in BMP’s of native seed collection.
Collection Sites get first priority consideration for seed/plug
awards. Habitat Survey Participants get consideration for Just as planting diverse palettes of native plants will
seed/plug awards, possible site visit from our Ecologist, and create stable and beautiful ecosystems, diversity in
specific MI related pollinator habitat resources and informa- our membership will make our chapter strong and re-
tion.
silient. Join us as we heal the earth one yard at a time.
See https://www.pollinator.org/wingspan or
contact Connie, ccrancer@pollinator.org, http://www.wildoneslansing.org/
for more information. wildoneslansing@gmail.com
19WAM 2020 - 2021 BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
Bees in the D Feral Flora Great Lakes Native Seed LLC
Brian Peterson-Roest Ann Arbor, MI Jared Foster
Detroit, MI (734) 224-2080 Kalamazoo, MI
(313) 462-9624 www.feral-flora.com 269-580-4764
https://beesinthed.com
Four Seasons Nursery Hidden Savanna Nursery
Better Finds, LLC Brian Zimmerman Chad Hughson
Lynnette Fouch Bugenske Traverse City, MI Kalamazoo, MI
Saginaw, MI (231) 932-7400 (269) 352-3876
(989) 980-6228 www.fourseasonnursery.biz www.hiddensavanna.com
www.localharvest.org/better-
finds-llc-M28286 Giblin & Company Landscaping Kalamazoo Nature Center
Frank Giblin Anna Kornoelje
Birdsfoot Native Nursery Fenton, MI Kalamazoo, MI
Garret Noyes (248) 877-2477 (928) 830-9526
South Bordman, MI www.naturecenter.org
(231) 313-6749
www.birdsfootnativenursery.com Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
Kimberly Ginn
Black Cat Pottery Augusta, MI
Cheryl M. English (269) 671-2510
Detroit MI www.kbs.msu.edu/visit/birdsanc-
(313) 885-3385 tuary
www.blackcatpottery.com
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum &
Black River Habitats Gardens
Keith Kluting Anne R. Long
Holland, MI South Haven, MI
(269) 2086275 (269) 637-3251
www.blackriverhabitats.com Thank YOU for www.libertyhydebailey.org
Creating Sustainable
attending Love Creek Nature Center &
Landscapes, LLC the 34th Annual County Park
Drew Lathin Derek Pelc
Novi, MI
Wildflower Berrien Center, MI
(734) 717-8000 Conference! (269) 471-2617
www.CreatingSustainableLand- www.berriencounty.org/355/Parks
scapes.com SAVE THE DATE... Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
East Michigan Native Plant, LLC Sunday, March 6 & Janet Hickman
Angela Nelson
Durand, MI
Monday, March 7 Plainwell, MI
(269) 808-2206
(810) 333-7501 WAM Conference 2022 www.michigangardenclubs.org
https://eastmichnatives.com
www.wildflowersmich.org CONTINUED
20WAM 2020 - 2021 BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION MEMBERS (continued)
Michigan Wildflower Farm Raves Construction Wander & Gather: Illustrations
Esther Durnwald Joe D. Hutson of the Natural World
Portland, MI Highland, MI Maia Hausler
(517) 647-6010 (248) 887-0644 (231) 714-4661
www.michiganwildflowerfarm.com/ www.ravesinc.com https://wandergather.com
Native Lakescapes, LLC Ray Wiegand’s Nursery Water Resource Commissioner’s
Jim Brueck Erma Rhadigan Office
Clarkston, MI Macomb, MI Catie Wytychak, Water Quality
(248) 736 3014 (586) 286-3655 Specialist
www.nativelakescapes.com www.wiegandsnursery.com Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 222-6813
Natives in Harmony Restoring Nature with Fire www.ewashtenaw.org
Gale E. Martin David Borneman
Marengo, OH Ann Arbor, MI Wild Birds Unlimited
(419) 688-9800 (734) 994-3475 Rosann Kovalcik
www.facebook.com/NativesinHa- www.restoringnaturewithfire.com Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
rmony/ (313) 881-1410
Rochester Garden Club https://grossepointewoodswbu.com
Natural Community Services, LLC Jane Giblin
Liz and John DeLisle Rochester Hills, MI Wildtype
www.naturalcommunityservices.com (248) 877-1434 Bill Schneider
www.rochestergardenclub.org Mason, MI
New York Botanical Gardens (517) 244-1140
Bronx, NY Rochester Pollinators www.wildtypeplants.com
(718)817-8700 Marilyn Trent
www.nybg.org Rochester, MI
(248) 250-3198
Oakland Township Parks and www.rochestermi.org/pollinators
Recreation
Carol Kasprzak The Living Garden
Rochester, MI Amy Heilman
oaklandtownship.org Ada, MI
Potager Garden Design, LLC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Ferry Street Nursery Project Meredith Bryant Holm
Detroit, MI East Lansing, MI
313-638-0613 (517) 351-6238
potagerdetroit.com www.fws.gov/midwest/EastLansing
ferrystreetnursery.com (coming
soon)
Don’t forget to visit our vendors & exhibitor's websites
21SPONSORSHIPS
WAM has implemented a new program this year. We are providing individuals and organizations an opportunity to
contribute additional funds to WAM and be recognized for their level of giving. This money can be earmarked for a spe-
cific activity like conference speakers or to sponsor our grant program. Sponsors will be recognized during the annual
conference and also in our newsletter once a year. We are off to a good start with nearly $8,000 sponsorships so far.
There are four sponsorship levels, each associated with a rare native wildflower:
$1000 and more $500 to $999 $250 to $499 $50 to $249
Compass Plant Pitcher Plant Fire Pink Rattlesnake Master
To learn more about the sponsorship program, contact Jim at info@wildflowersmich.org.
2021 Conference Sponsors
Compass Plant Rattlesnake Master (continued)
Marilyn Trent, Trent Creative Diane Gregory
Dr. Nathan Haan
Pitcher Plant Joe Hutson, Rave's Construction Inc.
Jim Brueck, Native Lakescapes Laura Jaquish
Helen Jositas
Fire Pink Melville Kennedy
Rochester Garden Club Drew Lathin
Chris Leodler
Rattlesnake Master Angela Nelson, East Michigan Native Plant Nursery
Vania Apps Linda Prieskorn
Timothy Bugenske, Better Finds LLC Elizabeth Seagull
Peggy Dankert Jon Seagull
Darcy Dye, DFD Architecture Anita Scussel
Erik Elgin David Wendling
Patrick Falle Suzanne White
Carlton and Mary Ferguson Woman's National Farm & Garden Association - Michigan
Carol Gagliardi Division
Frank & Janie Giblin Brian Zimmerman, Brian Zimmerman & Associates
Martha Dahlinger Renee and John Zimmerman
22Trent Creative is proud to support
the Wildflower Association of
Michigan and their 35 year
mission to preserve native
plants for the web of life
to continue to thrive.
Add a touch of nature to your home and
garden with handmade four season pot-
tery sunflowers, daisies and poppies,
bird-friendly baths and toad abodes, serv-
ing pieces and our new Bird Houses and
Lanterns.
We also provide programming relating
to native plants and habitats and pottery
workshops and classes. BE CHOSEN
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