The Stewards of Kleinstuck will host three events to celebrate and learn about one of our most important community members: the essential oak tree! Our third and most hands-on oak event will take place at a pavilion on the grounds of Kazoo School. Randy Counterman, ecological restoration expert, will share ideas about oak propagation. Learn about the different types of oaks and their acorns, and how to successfully grow oak saplings to integrate into your landscaping.

These “community read” events are inspired by the book, The Nature of Oaks, by Douglas Tallamy. This is a delightful read - please come learn and share your thoughts whether you've read the book or not!

As stewards of both our preserve and its surrounding community, we are proud to partner with this is a bookstore, which will be stocking copies of  The Nature of Oaks plentifully this spring. To reserve your copy for pick-up at the bookstore please consider pre-purchasing it online here: The Nature of Oaks and inserting discount code: STEWARDS at check out to have a discounted copy promptly held for you. 

Randy Counterman founded Native Landscapes in 2013 and remains as the principle force behind the operation today.  After serving in the Air Force and then the private sector in the Information Technology field for 14 years, Randy turned his focus to concentrate on working outside and protecting our natural resources.  First earning an Associates Degree in Fisheries and Natural Resources from Kalamazoo Valley Community College while employed at The Upjohn Company, Randy went on to achieve a BSc Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University and then a MSc Degree in Natural Resources Management from Grand Valley State University.

Thank you to the Third Christian Reformed Church for their support of these events through the Winchell Neighborhood Grant!