Manada Conservancy in Hummelstown will hold a free, virtual presentation titled "Rooted in the Past, Planting in the Present, Growing Into the Future" on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m.

The presentation will focus on the conservancy's Native Plant Initiative, including its beginnings, focus, and work and how it has grown through the years. Four native plant experts will illustrate different aspects of the initiative, giving details on how they and their gardens have played a part.

Manada Conservancy's Native Plant Initiative promotes the use of native plants to improve habitat for pollinators, birds, and other animals. Through the annual native plant sale, the Gardening for Nature consultant service, and education programs, hundreds of Dauphin County backyards, gardens, and commercial plots are now nurturing plants that support wildlife.

Register at http://www.manada.org/events.

More information about Manada Conservancy is available by emailing office@manada.org, calling 717-566-4122, or visiting http://www.manada.org.