June 14, 2025

Plants, Soil, Water: the Magic Mix with Michael Hogan

Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m.

Location: Rough & Ready Grange, 14550 Rough and Ready Hwy, Rough and Ready

Presenters: Soil Expert Michael Hogan

Come learn the magical mix to growing native plants from soil expert Michael Hogan on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. in a free public program at the Rough and Ready Grange Hall.

Learn the ‘Whole Soil’ Approach

Discover the basics of preparing soil for growing native plants as part of a ‘whole soil’ approach, as well as the larger benefits of soil preparation. Gain insights into how you can impact environmental issues right in your own backyard, through properly preparing your soil!

Slow climate change, reduce the waste stream, stop erosion, and recharge groundwater with a robust, native-friendly soil. By following the guidance you’ll hear, you can allow your native plants will thrive in an ‘infiltratable’ soil with a friable, deep, profile and very slowly available nitrogen.

Join the Conversation on Soil and Native Plants

At the end of his presentation, Michael will facilitate a discussion to exchange ideas, personal experiences, and ‘tricks’ learned over the years.

Location and Registration

This program, sponsored by the California Native Plant Society’s local Redbud Chapter, will be Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. Rough and Ready Grange Hall is at 14559 Rough and Ready Hwy, Rough and Ready.

Please register on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plants-soil-water-the-magic-mix-tickets-1288365238109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email questions to Monica Finn at monicsfinn[at]gmail[dot]com OR Chris Catlin at ChrisSignIn[at]gmail[dot]com. Include your phone number if you would like a return call.

About the Presenter

Michael started asking questions at an early age. His parents hated it, but he made a career out it. Mr. Hogan was awarded his master’s degree in Soil Science at UC Davis under Dr. Vic Claassen.

At the ski area now called Palisades Tahoe, Michael pioneered the Revegetation and Erosion Control Department in 1988 and started Integrated Environmental Restoration Services in an effort to bridge restoration practice and science in 1994. He served on the Board of SERCAL for several years, some of those as president. He has worked on projects throughout the western United States for Caltrans, Federal Highways Administration, US Forest Service, various ski resorts, mines, and more. Although mostly retired now, he hasn’t stopped asking questions.