Description
Come join a growing movement in gardening of “going wild” by adding native pollinator plants to your property and learn how it can be done in any living arrangement. Thousands of plant species are listed as “native” to the Midwest region, but which are best for your garden, and what benefits do they provide? We will explore some of the best and most interesting native plant options that thrive in common conditions found in Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois. We will also learn how these plants are best added to the ground – whether sowing seeds or planting plugs into the soil.
Dates and Details
Thursday, October 6, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
This is a virtual retreat offered via Zoom. A basic familiarity with Zoom is expected of participants.
Sustainer Cost: $40
Advocate Cost: $35
Partner Cost: $25
New for the 2025-2026 program year: We are offering a voluntary three-level registration fee structure for our sponsored retreats in order to support both accessibility and sustainability of our retreat ministry. For more information on our three-level registration fee structure, visit our FAQ page.
Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the Registrar at (262) 898-2582 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to Siena Retreat Center to 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Payment must be received to complete registration. Please see our FAQ page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.
If cost remains a barrier even at the lowest level, you are invited to complete our Scholarship Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully accommodated, and we do ask that you contribute a portion of the fee, we will do our best to assist as many participants as possible within our available resources.
Brandon Gross