A Recipe for Restoration for Nature’s Caretakers

The Stewardship Network

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Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
01/30/2024 15:10:00 01/30/2024 16:10:00 America/Detroit TSN Conference: A Recipe for Restoration for Nature’s Caretakers https://conference.stewardshipnetwork.org/session/30-1510_a_recipe_for_restoration_for_natures_caretakers Virtual The Stewardship Network staff@stewardshipnetwork.org

Native plant gardening is not just a passing fad. It is a critical step in using biodiversity to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. Best of all? Citizens don’t have to be master gardeners or biologists to become nature’s caretakers. For Susan and Jon Cross, a publication by The Nature Conservancy and their local metroparks system ignited a mission to restore the rare habitat where they live, The Oak Openings Region (located in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio). The Crosses have restored their own 20 acres of rare woodland, sand barren, and wet prairie to provide a home for rare and state listed species. Their recipe for restoration models how citizens, no matter where they live, can contribute to healthy environments, clean water, and the return of native species. After this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify two basic steps for eco-restoration 2. Outline one immediate step toward nature stewardship 3. Outline one future step to inspire nature steward

Presenters

Jon Cross
Oak Savanna Communications
Jon Cross is a highly regarded conservationist, nature addict, eco-restoration expert, and award-winning nature photographer. He lives in the rare habitat of The Oak Openings Region, near Toledo, Ohio. Jon’s alter ego is that of an information technology leader for over 20 years. Jon is a frequent host to environmentalists, academics, and landowners who share his passion for restoring the Oak Openings to its native state and want to see and apply learnings from his frontline efforts. His publications include photography, podcasts, and one book chapter.
Susan Cross
Oak Savanna Communications
Susan Cross helps people see the world in powerful new ways as a healthy positivity thought leader, conservationist, author, and speaker. She’s a passionate advocate of connecting with nature to reduce stress and anxiety, and to improve mood. She lives in the rare habitat of The Oak Openings Region, near Toledo, Ohio. Susan’s alter ego is that of a public relations professional for over 30 years in corporate America. Her publications include blogs, podcasts, articles, and four books.