Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Award-winning naturalist, author and teacher, Charlotte Lukes, will speak on “Door County Wildflowers, Weeds, and Seeds” at the next lecture in the Door County Master Gardeners Association’s Education Series on Tuesday, April 5, at Crossroads at Big Creek beginning at 6:30 pm.
Charlotte, a renowned Door County expert, fills her programs with her stunning photographs and those of her late husband, Roy Lukes. Fans of naturalized gardens will appreciate the beautiful photographs and descriptions of many wildflowers through the seasons, as well as a number of common flowers that produce showy berries in autumn. In 2018, Charlotte and Roy were named to the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame in recognition of a life-long dedication to scientific research and conservation efforts in Door County.
This lecture, presented in collaboration with Crossroads at Big Creek, will be an in-person event at Crossroads from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Masking and social distancing will be required.
Additional programs planned for the 2022 DCMGA series, which may be presented either in person or via Zoom, include:
- “Invasive Jumping Worms – The Impact of a New Soil Invader” by Brad Herrick, ecologist and research program manager at the UW-Madison Arboretum on April 26
- “Prairie Plants for Urban and Suburban Gardens” by Neil Diboll, internationally known expert in native plant ecology, on May 3
About Door County Master Gardeners: The Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA) was founded in 1995 to provide horticulture related services to the community. Master Gardener Volunteers maintain The Garden Door, sponsor free educational programs, provide answers to residents’ horticulture questions and provide outreach to youth and not-for-profit organizations throughout the county. For more information, go to http://www.dcmga.org/
About Crossroads at Big Creek: Crossroads is a non-profit learning center and nature preserve dedicated to inspiring environmental stewardship in learners of all ages and backgrounds. Crossroads achieves this mission by offering educational programs, conducting research and providing outdoor recreational activities. Its restoration projects are creating high quality habitats for plants and wildlife. Crossroads trails are open 24/7 every day of the year, at no charge thanks to community support. For more information, go to https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/
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