Oklahoma Gardening School

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2023 Oklahoma Gardening School. We'll be back next March with a new theme.

Was held Saturday, March 11, 2023

More than 250 garden-loving folks descended upon Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business for the 2023 Oklahoma Gardening School. Our theme? BIRDS AND BLOOMS: Sustainable Gardening for Attracting and Supporting Birds, Bees, and Other Wildlife! It was well received by all who were there. Mark your calendars because we’ll be back next March with a whole new horticultural presentation!

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2023 Speakers Presentations

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David Mizejewski

National Wildlife Federation

Mark Howery

Ok Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

Eva Monheim

Longwood Gardens

Adam Sarmiento

Eco Landscaping

2023 Speakers

David Mizejewski

National Wildlife Federation

Washington, DC

David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author, and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He’s dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.”

Mark Howery

Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

Oklahoma City, OK

Mark is a wildlife biologist with an emphasis on the conservation of nongame birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. During his 30-year tenure with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, he has conducted field surveys and population monitoring projects, and has worked with university faculty and nongovernmental organization biologists on nearly 100 collaborative research and conservation projects covering almost the full spectrum of native Oklahoma wildlife. Birds remain his primary group of interest and he has been an observer of birds since his early teens.

Eva Monheim

Longwood Gardens

Kennett Square, PA

Eva Monheim is a horticultural and environmental consultant, garden coach, and an award winning educator. She is a faculty member at Longwood Gardens for the Professional Horticulture Program and Continuing Education Department where she teaches Woody Plants and related subjects.

Adam Sarmiento

Eco Landscaping

Norman, OK

Adam Sarmiento has been working in the fields of organic agriculture, landscaping and horticulture since 1998. After some initial apprenticeships and trainings in organic agriculture, Adam began applying ecological and organic concepts to landscaping in the late 90s. His design/build firm Eco Landscaping focuses on ecologically beneficial, utilitarian spaces that celebrate the regional character of Oklahoma.