Events

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!  

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Presented by Taproot Collective, learn how native plants and pollinator-friendly practices can increase yields and beauty while strengthening local biodiversity.

This workshop will help you design garden spaces that support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, improving ecological health.

Free; open to gardeners of all skill levels! 

To register, visit: https://forms.gle/SzRqabrMYbP1Lmo26

This workshop is part of Taproot's 2026 Community Garden Workshops series. Community garden attendees receceive a small gift!

Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.

The Rochester Community Plant Share is held in May at the Rochester Public Market. With support from local non-profit organizations, the City of Rochester gives away thousands of plants to help gardeners get their gardens started and help them be productive and successful. This event is open to the public  for a general plant share/community plant swap, and all are welcome to share in the abundance! 

Bring your extra plants, seeds, or garden tools to share and trade with fellow gardeners.

Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, this is a great chance to expand your garden, connect with neighbors, and swap gardening tips!

The Master Gardener Program is excited to share that we are increasing opportunities at our annual plant sale to include local organizations/societies, workshops while providing amazing perennials below market value! The sale includes a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs. A selection of house plants is also available.

Come meet these fantastic organizations, get your gardening questions answered, and discover new inspiration for your garden adventures!

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!