Botanizing is basically bird watching but with plants: The practice of going out to see cool, beautiful, and exciting native plants in their wild habitats. Spending time botanizing in parks, natural areas, and even roadsides, is not just fun, it is a great way to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of the natural world and can even make you a better gardener. Gather tips on how to get started botanizing both at home and when traveling, and how you can take lessons from natural plant communities and bring them back to your home garden. Join live to participate in our online learning community or watch after as your schedule allows. All registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session. This program takes place online Wednesday, April 22, 2026. About the Instructor: Joseph Tychonievich is a life-long lover of plants and gardening. He got his degree in horticulture from Ohio State University and went on to work for specialty rare plant nurseries in Japan and Michigan. Joseph is the author of several books including The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food: Step-by-Step Vegetable Gardening for Everyone and his writing has been published in Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and The New York Times. Joseph has a special love for hepaticas, and plans trips every spring to see them flowering in the wild. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members
A botanical garden that inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
