
An afternoon of conversation, conservation, and native plants at the Inn at Lost River.
Sat, Sep 20
|Inn at Lost River
Join us at the Inn at Lost River for an engaging afternoon, inspired by Doug Tallamy’s book How Can I Help: Saving Nature with Your Yard, exploring how our yards and gardens can play a vital role in supporting biodiversity.


Time & Location
Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Inn at Lost River, 7015 WV-259, Lost City, WV 26810, USA
About the event
Join us for an engaging afternoon at the Inn at Lost River as we explore Doug Tallamy’s How Can I Help: Saving Nature with Your Yard. Entomologist Nathan Erwin (former curator of the Smithsonian’s Insect Zoo & Butterfly Pavilion) and Michael Ortiz (Master Gardener and co-owner of the Inn) will lead a lively discussion on how native plants and pollinator-friendly practices can transform our yards into thriving habitats.
Following the talk, browse our Native Plant Sale and take home selections to start—or expand—your own wildlife-friendly garden. Doug Tallamy's book is also available for purchase at the Lost River General Store and at Wordplay (Wardensville, WV).