The “little things that run the world” are in big trouble: Insect populations are plummeting, and many species are headed for extinction. This spells disaster for our food supply, our ecology, and indeed, life on earth. The good news is that we can turn this around, starting in our own yards. By planting native plants, […]
You have chosen and planted your native plant garden or meadow, and a few years later, whatever design you planned is no longer in place.Some plants have spread, others seem crowded, some are turning brown in summer, others are thriving. Unexpected plants have popped up as birds, squirrels and the plants themselves have put seeds […]
Lawns are ecological dead zones. 40 million acres are devoted to lawn in this country; the largest irrigated crop. Mowers emit at least 16 million tons of CO2 per year. At the same time millions of species are headed for extinction, in large part due to habitat loss. So, changing the way we manage lawns […]
You have chosen and planted your native plant garden or meadow, and a fewyears later, whatever design you planned is no longer in place. Some plants have spread, others seem crowded, some are turning brown in summer, others are thriving. Unexpected plants have popped up as birds, squirrels and the plants themselves have put seeds […]
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.
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 […]