When: May 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am
Healthy Streams, Stronger Communities
Winding Stair Nursery is hosting an opportunity to engage in some hands-on learning about riparian buffers, native plants, and stream restoration techniques, featuring Mainspring’s Dr. Bill McLarney.
Event Schedule
9:00 am: Welcome to Winding Stair.
9:15 am: Bill Mclarney of Mainspring discusses the importance of the Mainspring Shade Your Stream program and its impact on watershed protection.
10:00 am: Alex of Mainspring provides an introduction to the native aquatic species and living creatures that thrive in healthy waterways.
11:00 am: Snack and restroom break
11:15 am: Lewis Penland of Penland Contracting Co. gives an overview of modern stream restoration techniques and project examples.
12:15 pm: Greg Mason of Winding Stair presents on native plants ideal for stream banks and riparian buffer zones.
1:00 pm: Snack and restroom break
Panel Q&A: Real-World Stream Restoration
1:15 pm: Join Bill, Alex, Greg, and Lewis — along with Sunny (Forest Stewards, Inc.) and Jennifer (project lead at Mountain View Intermediate School) — for an open Q&A about the grant process and hands-on restoration work.
2:30 pm (optional): Take a guided tour of the completed stream restoration project at Mountain View Intermediate School with Jennifer.
This event is offered on a sliding scale from $10-$30. Check it out on their website to learn more and register.
