Latest Past Events

Beyond Flowering Plants: Helping Pollinators Thrive Year Round

Westfield Athenaeum 6 Elm Street, Westfield

This talk includes a brief introduction to the biodiversity crisis, explaining why providing habitat for pollinators is essential for maintaining a sustainable ecosystem. Amy will show that pollinators not only need flowering native plants as food for adults, but also need specialized native plants that provide food for their young. You will learn about the […]

Managing Invasive Plants – the Why and How

Zoom - VIRTUAL EVENT

Invasive plants are one cause of declining pollinator populations, loss of native plants, and are hastening the extinction of many animal species.. Learn which plants are invasive and how to manage them to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat. Presented by Heidi.

Transform Your Yard to Support Pollinators: A 12 Step Program

Hubbard Library (Ludlow) 24 Center Street, Ludlow

Many people now realize the importance of pollinators and other essential wildlife. They want to make their yard pollinator-friendly, but don’t know where to start. This talk will step you through the process of evaluation, planning, and implementation, with many options for large and small changes. Presented by Heidi.