Lorrie Otto Birthday Celebration and Fall Seed Swap (Free Public Program)
Public Welcome Free Event Seed/Plant Swap Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Lorrie Otto (1919 - 2010) is the founder of the natural landscaping movement and taught others to view natural landscaping as a public good rather than as a health hazard. She was the founding inspiration for Wild Ones Native Plants, Natural Landscaping. Lorrie often used the words of Chief Seattle when she spoke: “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, but rather borrow it from our descendants.”
As a passionate advocate for natural landscaping and the environment, Lorrie Otto's legacy is a testament to the power of individual action in conservation. An inspiration for the founding of Wild Ones.
Celebrating her birthday with cake and a native plant seed swap is a wonderful way to honor her memory and continue her mission of nurturing biodiversity and natural beauty in our communities. Let's gather to share native plant seeds, and the spirit of conservation that Lorrie championed throughout her remarkable life. Click the link below for details about the seed swap.