Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., at the Mentor Public Library Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

With many popular landscaping plants that are not native to Northeast Ohio and provide little benefit to native wildlife, Natalie Gertz-Young of the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District will recommend native flowers, groundcovers, grasses, grasses, ferns, shrubs and trees. of all sizes that will support native wildlife and help absorb rainwater.

Participants will also make and plant a mini native plant greenhouse to take home.

This chat is free and open to everyone, but registration is required as space is limited. Register at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255-8811. 1.