Shawn Meager Home Woodland Garden Tour

Shawn Meager Home Woodland Garden Tour
I am a biology professor at WIU and have always been interested in biological diversity. I moved into my house 10 years ago and have gradually replaced about one-third of my small lawn with native plants. I began by putting shade-tolerant forest wildflowers under one large tree and have expanded to include sun-loving prairie plants along the street. My yard has become my passion and entertainment: whether waking up in the morning or relaxing in the evening, I enjoy watching plants return in spring, insects pollinate them, and birds eat insects. I have become a big fan of Dr. Doug Tallamy, who promotes the idea of providing habitat to support native wildlife and to create a Homegrown National Park™, one yard at a time.

The address for the event will be sent to registered participants a few days before the tour.

Below are the dates and locations of conservation tours for the spring and summer of 2025. You are welcome to choose one or all. It is free, but space is limited! Please sign up only for what you can attend.

May 16, 4:30-6:30 pm: Shawn Meager Home Woodland Garden
May 31, 9:00-11:00 am: Praire Land Conservancy & McDoungh County Health Department Wellness Walk
June 7, 9:00-11:00 am: Williams Woods and Prairie Tour
July 5, 8:30-11:00 am: Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour
July 12, 9:00-11:00 am: Owsley Prairie and Wetlands Tour
July 25, 5:30-7:30 pm: Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
July 26, 9:00-11:00 am: Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
August 9, 8:30-11:00 am: Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour