Tap Talks

The best
conversations happen over Central Waters.

Tap Talks pairs Central Waters craft brews with conservation discussions guided by natural resource professionals. 

Upcoming Tap Talks

Winter is the perfect time to start thinking about next year’s garden plans. Join Amanda Barth, owner of Lucky Bird Natives, LCC, for an accessible introduction to starting native plants and preparing your garden for planting. They’ll demystify seed stratification with practical methods, cover the basics on establishing new garden beds, in addition to the ecological benefits of incorporating native species into your landscape. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started.

Amanda Barth is the owner of Lucky Bird Natives LLC, a Stevens Point nursery dedicated to growing native plants from seed and helping others create ecologically rich gardens. They manage all aspects of nursery production, native garden design, and installation, with focus on making native gardening approachable for everyone. Prior to founding Lucky Bird Natives, Amanda served as the greenhouse manager at West Virginia University, an R1 classified research institution and gained experience with native plants while conducting vegetation surveys for ecological site descriptions across Wisconsin. They currently serve as an officer in their local Wild Ones chapter, where they promote native plant education and community engagement. Amanda holds a B.S. in Ecosystem Restoration and Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

All Tap Talks are informal presentations that encourage questions and lively discussion. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required, but we’d love to know if you plan to join us! Please contact info@goldensandsrcd.org or call us at 715-346-1264 if you have any questions. Grab a beverage and join us!