Hosted by The Wild Ones DFW Seedling Chapter
Date & Time: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 @ 7pm CST
Location: Virtual Presentation
Thank You for Joining Our Webinar: “Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods”
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar featuring Diane Wetherbee, Texas Master Naturalist and environmental educator. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to creating more sustainable landscapes truly made the session special.
In the webinar, Diane addressed a concern we hear all too often: “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants!” She walked us through the challenges—and more importantly, the solutions—for working with HOA guidelines while still achieving a beautiful, water-wise, native landscape. From understanding Texas state protections to learning how to design aesthetically pleasing native gardens, Diane shared actionable strategies for homeowners and advocates alike.
Whether you’re just starting your native plant journey or already knee-deep in goldenrod and milkweed, we hope you left the session feeling empowered and informed.
🌱 Missed the talk or want to revisit some of Diane’s insights?
👇 Watch the full recording here:
Once again, thank you for being part of the conversation. Together, we can support local ecosystems, conserve water, and work with our communities to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes.
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Wild Ones DFW
Connecting people and native plants for a healthier planet.
About the Webinar
We often hear, “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants!” Many homeowners want to incorporate native plants into their landscapes to save water, support local wildlife, and create beautiful, low-maintenance yards. However, HOA guidelines can sometimes feel like a roadblock. The good news? Texas state law protects water-wise landscaping! But HOA’s can still require that your water-wise landscaping fit into the general aesthetic of the neighborhood. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our communities and still make HOAs happy?
Join us for an informative webinar with Diane Wetherbee, a Texas Master Naturalist and experienced environmental educator. Diane will share strategies for successfully working with your HOA, tips for designing beautiful native plant landscapes that meet HOA guidelines, and a positive approach for overcoming resistance.
About the Presenter:
Diane Wetherbee
Diane is a Texas Master Naturalist, as well as a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is a Certified Citizen Forester and is a board member of the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council. She also serves as vice chair of the board of The Flower Mound Foundation, caretakers of the 12.5-acre prairie remnant that gives the town its name. After a career in corporate communications and product marketing, she turned to her first love – the natural world. She was an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator at LLELA for 12 years and is ABD (All But Dissertation) toward a Ph.D. in forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time, she serves as a member of Lantana’s Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 7 board of directors and is chair of the Lantana HOA Architectural Review Committee.