Growing my Vision

Soon you'll see native plants of the Upper MidWest in my work.

Why use native plants?

Restoring nature, protecting pollinators, nurturing wildlife—these can all be done by you when you garden with native plants.

Building an area for native plants in my backyard.

Rooted in Art:
Protect What's Native

Saint Charles Public Library, Saint Charles, Minnesota

July 1 - 31, 2025
Family Night: July 22nd, 5:30-7:00 PM

Explore a captivating series of encaustic collages featuring Minnesota's native plants. Witness the essence of our natural environment at the Saint Charles Public Library and find out how you can support native habitats.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.