Member-to-Member Yard Tours: Two Laudable Yards in Livonia - Public Welcome!
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking
Members can look forward to Member Yards Tours throughout the growing season!
This day's event will feature two Laudable Yards in Livonia and is open to all Chapter Members and also non-members. Non-members and anyone wishing to Car Pool are asked to Register using the button below.
The address of each yard will be communicated to both members and registered non-members approximately 48 hours before the event.
If you are bringing children, please ensure they respect the gardens and their inhabitants.
Yard One: Mike's Yard - 48154 (1:00pm)
See how a traditional suburban landscape has evolved into a growing native habitat through years of learning and experimentation. Discover how thoughtful plant selection, expanding garden beds, and native shrubs are creating a welcoming refuge for wildlife on a typical Livonia lot on an appropriately named street.
Accessibility: Both the front and back yards are accessible via grass pathways.
Yard Two: Laura J's Yard - 48154 (2:00pm)
Explore nearly three decades of native gardening on a wooded acre along Bell Creek. Wander through an established wildlife habitat featuring towering trees, woodland wildflowers, pollinator favorites, hidden garden rooms, and creative solutions for managing deer, runoff, and invasive plants.
Accessibility: The front yard is fully accessible. The back yard has slopes that would be impossible for wheel chair access, but there is an accessible deck which not only offers a great view, but has its own grotto garden and secret garden.
Read More About Laura J's Yard
Member Yards visits (aka Show Me-Tell Me) allow members to share experiences, ideas, and challenges with maintaining native plants in our landscapes. These tours help members & invited guests to learn about different natives and enjoy conversations with other native plant enthusiasts.