FULL: Establishing a Native Meadow

Nov. 1, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m., free

This popular program is full. Please email programs@howardnature.org to add your name to the waitlist.

Native meadows provide vital habitat for pollinators and birds, improve soil and water health, and require less maintenance than turf. A University of Maryland Extension expert will teach how to establish a successful native meadow—from site preparation and seed selection to planting techniques and weed management. Participants will learn how to foster a thriving, self-sustaining landscape that benefits both people and nature. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to walk to the meadow restoration project at Mt. Pleasant.

Photo by David Hobby

Lisa Kuder has nearly a decade of experience working with various stakeholders, including the Maryland Department of Transportation, on natural regeneration of meadows. As UMD’s Native Plants & Landscapes Extension Specialist, she works with both industry and the general public on increasing the availability and use of native plants. She has masters degrees in entomology and environmental biology. A fun fact about Lisa is that before joining University of Maryland Extension, she was a high school chemistry teacher.