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Botanical Belonging

Botanical Belonging reconnects people with native plants through hands-on care, education, and restoration. We grow plants, host workshops, and steward land to build a community rooted in belonging and shared responsibility.

Join us for a day of hands-on contribution and learning in support of native plants and ecological restoration!Botanical Belonging&#39;s volunteer workdays provide participants a wide range of hands-on opportunities across our demonstration gardens, grow areas, greenhouse, high tunnel, and more. Depending on the season and current needs, you might assist with:<ul data-end="1144" data-start="804" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="859" data-start="804" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seed collection, processing, or cold stratification</li><li data-end="912" data-start="860" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transplanting, propagating, or potting up plants</li><li data-end="970" data-start="913" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organizing tools, tags, or supplies across work areas</li><li data-end="1030" data-start="971" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Managing weeds or maintaining our demonstration gardens</li><li data-end="1075" data-start="1031" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restocking and preparing plants for sale</li><li data-end="1144" data-start="1076" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Supporting native plant sales or preparing signage and materials</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re looking to learn how to grow your own residential native garden, want to dig into seed-starting and plant propagation, or are working toward land restoration goals, this is a space where you&#39;ll gain real-world experience while making an impact. No experience is necessary! Just a willingness to learn and contribute. All volunteer days are guided by Patti Ragsdale who is always available to answer questions and offer insight.&nbsp; There&rsquo;s no minimum time commitment for open volunteer days. Many volunteers leave with native seedlings as a thank-you and a way to continue learning at home. 🌱 Can&rsquo;t make it on our listed dates but want to help? Reach out to Patti: patti@botanicalbelonging.org

Botanical Belonging Volunteer Days

Join us for an event we can always use a hand with, our Saturday Plant Sale. You can expect some down time between customers and a lot of time to chat with us about native plants on slower days. Some of the tasks you can expect are:&nbsp;<ul data-end="1144" data-start="804" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="859" data-start="804" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Helping people with parking</li><li data-end="912" data-start="860" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Helping people find plants</li><li data-end="970" data-start="913" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bringing plant questions to Patti or Jenni</li><li data-end="1030" data-start="971" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Running our Square register</li><li data-end="1075" data-start="1031" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restocking plants for sale</li><li data-end="1144" data-start="1076" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Boxing plants for travel</li><li data-end="1144" data-start="1076" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Helping carry plants to cars</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re already a native plant expert or just a beginner, this is a great way to get to know a wide variety of plants while helping raise funds for our mission. No experience is necessary! Just a willingness to learn and contribute. 🌱 Morning is usually the busiest time during the 10:00-4:00 sale day. We welcome helpers for any part of the day.&nbsp; Patti: patti@botanicalbelonging.org

Botanical Belonging Plant Sale volunteers

Join Lawrence Creative Therapy Center and Botanical Belonging for a creative evening celebrating the beauty of Kansas native plants during Lawrence&#39;s monthly Final Friday Art Walk! Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. to create your own prairie-inspired botanical gelli prints using leaves, flowers, and other natural textures. This free, hands-on activity is open to all ages and experience levels. No art experience is required. While you&#39;re here, browse a selection of native plants from Botanical Belonging and learn why fall is one of the best times to plant. Botanical Belonging staff will be happy to answer questions and help you choose plants that support pollinators, birds, and other local wildlife. Date: Friday, August 28 Time: 5:00&ndash;8:00 p.m. Location: Lawrence Creative Therapy Center, 306 E. 23rd St., Lawrence, KS We hope to see you there! Registration is not required, but if you sign up, it will help us determine how many snacks and drinks to provide! :)

Final Friday Art Walk: Botanical Gelli Prints & Native Plant Sale

Spend a summer evening with Botanical Belonging as we prepare for the return of native plant sales on August 15!&nbsp;Help transplant young native seedlings into larger pots while learning about growing native plants from seed and the important role they play in supporting wildlife and healthy ecosystems. No experience is necessary&mdash;we&#39;ll provide guidance along the way.&nbsp;As a thank you, you&#39;ll be able to choose up to five native plants you pot to take home and continue growing yourself. We&#39;ll also be harvesting antioxidant-rich aronia berries, and each participant is welcome to pick up to one gallon to take home.&nbsp;Come ready to get your hands a little dirty, meet fellow native plant enthusiasts, and leave with new skills, new plants, and plenty of delicious berries to enjoy!

Plant Potting Party & Aronia Berry Harvest!

Join us for a truly special opportunity to explore a privately owned remnant prairie. When you step onto a remnant prairie, you&rsquo;re stepping into living history. Remnant prairies are an ancient ecosystem (think 10,000 to 12,000 years) that holds diverse, deep-rooted plant communities. Finding one in as excellent shape as the one we will visit this day is heartening. Before settlement, prairie stretched across more than 170 million acres of North America&mdash;but now, less than 4% of it is left. That makes places like this rare and incredibly important.&nbsp; With Patti along as your guide, you&#39;ll have the chance to slow down, meet some beautiful native plants, and deepen your own connection to this rare landscape. This is an invitation to experience a deeper sense of Botanical Belonging.&nbsp; Registration is required. Once you sign up, you&rsquo;ll receive an email with full event details. *This is an outdoor event. Walking will be on uneven, possibly muddy terrain. Thee will be no restroom facilities on the site.&nbsp;

Evening Walk through a High Quality Remnant Prairie

June&#39;s Nature Connections session is hosted by Botanical Belonging&rsquo;s founder and native plant expert, Patti Ragsdale. This virtual gathering will focus on how thoughtful pruning can keep your native garden healthy, vibrant, and blooming all season long. We&rsquo;ll walk through what to cut back, what to leave, and how a little mid-season care can make a big difference. The session will wrap up with open Q&amp;A. Questions do not have to be limited to the topic of the night. Come ready to ask about your own gardens, plants, or anything else you&rsquo;ve been curious about. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a relaxed, informative way to learn from behind the scenes at Happy Apple&#39;s Farm and stay connected with other native plant lovers.

Nature Connections - Summer Care: Pruning and Planning Native Gardens

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Sign up for our email list and never miss an update!We’re a nonprofit sharing our love and knowledge of local native plants with our community. We host many different educational events and provide hands-on learning opportunities. There are so many ways to get involved at Botanical Belonging!If you are looking for more ways to support our organization, you can learn about our volunteer opportunities here.

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