Wild Ones and Sara Weaner Cooper
Sep 16, 2026
FREE Webinar
From Lawn to Meadow
Speaker: Sara Weaner Cooper
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5 pm Mountain
Location: Online.Join the premiere on YouTube and participate in the live chat!
Link provided with registration. This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants after the premiere.
About the Webinar
Replacing turfgrass with a native meadow can support biodiversity, strengthen ecological relationships, & create a more dynamic home landscape. But meadow establishment is not an instant process. It requires careful observation, realistic expectations, & management that changes as the plant community develops.
Sara Weaner Cooper, owner of New Directions in the American Landscape, will guide participants through her family’s gradual transition from lawn to meadow. Rather than presenting one formula for success, she will show how the meadow has evolved through experimentation, ecological processes, changing conditions, & ongoing learning.
Participants will gain practical insights into site preparation, planting, weed management, plant competition, & long-term maintenance.
Whether you are considering replacing a small section of lawn or converting a larger area, this webinar will offer a realistic look at what meadow-making involves.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will learn how to:
Use observation and adaptive management to guide the process
Evaluate whether a meadow is appropriate for a particular site
Prepare an area of turfgrass for meadow establishment
Consider different planting and establishment methods
Respond to weeds and competition as the meadow develops
Understand how native plant communities change over time
Set realistic expectations for appearance and maintenance