What Does Native Really Mean? The Man Behind the Maps [WEBINAR]

Dr. John Kartesz has spent 50+ years mapping every plant species in North America. His database (BONAP) is what the USDA, Audubon, and Wildr all use to determine nativity. He doesn't give a lot of talks. This is one of them. In this conversation, John covers: What "native" actually means at the state vs. county level (and why county-level nativity might be a coin flip) The case for native plants AND species diversity -- and how to hold both What's really going on with "native" plants at big box stores How to read and use BONAP's maps yourself Ecotypical sourcing: does it matter? Part of the Less Lawn More Life expert webinar series, a free 12-week challenge to transform your yard into thriving habitat. 🌱 Join the challenge: https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com 🗓️ Next webinar: June 9 -- Mhairi McFarlane, Cornell Lab's Garden for Birds 📅 All webinars: https://www.joinwildr.com/events 📲 Download Wildr: https://www.joinwildr.com Featuring Dr. John Kartesz, founder of the Biota of North America Program (BONAP.net), and Zoe Evans of Wildr. #NativePlants #LessLawnMoreLife #BONAP #Rewilding #NativeGardening #PlantNative #Wildr