June 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 2pm for our webinar “The Florida Meadow — A Future of Ecological Enhancement” presented by UF/IFAS Research Associate Dr. Gage LaPierre.
Meadows are dynamic, human-created plant communities — graminoid- and forb-dominated landscapes that offer both ecological value and striking visual appeal. In this presentation, we’ll explore what makes meadows thrive in Florida’s unique environment, from the principles behind their design to the practicalities of installation and long-term management.
Presenter: Dr. Gage LaPierre
Gage LaPierre is a UF/IFAS Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and founder and manager of the UF/ IFAS Native Plant Nursery Project. LaPierre has devoted his research efforts to native groundcover restoration and enhancement, and is co-author of The Florida Meadow Manual: Creating and Maintaining Resilient Green Spaces (University Press of Florida, 2026).
This webinar will be recorded and available on our website 48 hours after the event. A link will be sent to all those who register. Only the first 500 attendees will be able to enter the webinar; if we reach capacity before you join, you can view the recording that will be emailed to you.