Otsego Conservation District

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GO WILD! PLANT NATIVE.

 Demonstration Gardens Featuring Native Michigan Plants

Go Wild!  Plant Native is a collaboration among organizations, landscapers, and individuals interested in expanding the number of gardening, landscaping and restoration projects using Michigan native plants, shrubs, and trees in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. The name “Go Wild!  Plant Native.” was inspired by the  2011 theme of Onaway’s Stepping Stones Garden Club. 

The intent of this initiative is to increase interest and understanding of the importance of “going native” for at least a portion of our landscaping.  Demonstration gardens let you see for yourself how Michigan natives create both beauty and ecological benefits.  The benefits extend to everyone whether you own a business or a home, or are part of a non-profit organization or house of worship. 

 

Explore the Native Gardens of Northern Michigan Click on the garden picture below to view a description, a slideshow and to get directions to each garden
		Charlevoix Educational Rain Garden
		Educational Rain Garden Charlevoix Public Library 220 Clinton Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
		Douglas Lake Cottage and Shoreline Garden
		Overall Landscaping and Shoreline Garden Private Cottage on  Douglas Lake, Levering - address available upon request
		Glenwood Beach Shoreline Garden
		Shoreline Garden      Glenwood Beach Park on Lake Charlevoix Glenwood Beach Drive, Evangeline Township
		John R. Watson Community Resource Center Educational Rain Garden and Butterfly Garden
		Educational Rain Garden and Butterfly Garden John R. Watson Community Resource Center 3434 M 119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
		Landscape and Pet Memorial Garden at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
		Overall Landscaping and Pet Memorial Little Traverse Bay Humane Society 1300 West Conway Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
		River Bank Restoration Garden on Boyne River
		River Bank Restoration and Erosion Control Old City Park in Downtown Boyne City 95 North East Street, Boyne City, MI 49712

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