Join hosts Jen Sieradzki, Native Plant Horticulture Manager, and Emily Dunlap, Native Plant Horticulturist, for a tour of the recently opened Ozark Ethnobotany Garden at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Adjacent to the celebrated Whitmire Wildflower Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve's new Ozark Ethnobotany Garden features more than 120 plant species, and aims to illuminate how native plant knowledge connects historic and modern peoples across time. Jen will explain the design and installation process of the garden, highlight how Missouri native plants can be used for fiber, food, medicine, and dye, and provide information on traditional heirloom and orchard species also featured in the garden. Participants will visit the head house growing area and workspaces, and then visit the Whitmire Wildflower Garden's new rock terrace landscape for the second leg of the guided tour.

This event is organized exclusively for Grow Native! professional members. For more information, check out our recent webinar on the site. Maximum attendees: 20.

Important info: Carpool when possible and bring a reusable bottle for water. Dress for the weather (rain or shine) with light walking outdoors to be expected. Sunscreen and preferred personal insect repellant are encouraged. The Shaw Nature Reserve is located at Hwy. 100 & I-44 in Gray Summit, MO 63039. Specific directions will be emailed to registrants prior to the tour. 

Cost: Free. Date: Friday, June 12, 2026. Time: Tour runs 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Please register by Tuesday, June 10. Click here to register.