Free Plant Talk Webinars Begin

By Scout Nelson

PlantNebraska announces a new season of free Plant Talk webinars beginning in January. These online learning sessions are open to the public and provide helpful information on tree care, planting practices, pollinators, and community landscape health.

All sessions take place online through Zoom. Registration is required, and each webinar is recorded. Registrants receive the recording by email after the live event. More information and registration are available at: https://plantnebraska.org/

Webinar Schedule

GreatPlants 2026 Selections
Noon, Jan. 15
Bob Henrickson, PlantNebraska horticulture program coordinator, shares details about the GreatPlants 2026 selections including Perennial of the Year, Tree of the Year, Shrub of the Year, and Grass of the Year.

Species Diversity Selection and Proper Planting Practices for Western Nebraska
Noon, Jan. 22
This session explains how western Nebraska’s climate and soils affect tree growth. Speakers share guidance on species selection and planting practices.

How to Speak for the Trees
Noon, Feb. 12
Participants learn how to promote the benefits of trees and green landscapes in community projects.

Community Canopy Decline and How We Can Help
Noon, Feb. 12
This webinar explores tree canopy decline in Nebraska and actions communities can take to reverse this trend.

Gardening for Pollinators
Noon, Feb. 19
This session offers tips for creating gardens that support bees and butterflies.

Poets and Plants
7 p.m., Feb. 26
A special evening session featuring poetry inspired by Nebraska landscapes and nature.

Herbicide Injury to Trees
Noon, March 5
Experts discuss the causes and prevention of herbicide injury to trees and landscape plants.

All Plant Talks are free and open to the public. These sessions help strengthen knowledge about plant care, community landscapes, and environmental health across Nebraska.

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