Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants
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 […]
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Westfield Athenaeum 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA, United States
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How to Maintain a Native Plant Garden: Managing the changes that occur over time
Edwards Library (Southampton) 30 East Street, Southampton, MA, United StatesYou 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 […]
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Environmentally Friendly Lawns and Lawn Alternatives
Westfield Athenaeum 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA, United StatesLawns 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. […]
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How to Maintain a Native Plant Garden: Managing the changes that occur over time
Lilly Library 19 Meadow St, Northampton, MA, United StatesYou 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 […]
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Transform Your Yard to Support Pollinators: A 12 Step Program
Hubbard Library (Ludlow) 24 Center Street, Ludlow, MA, United StatesMany 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 […]
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Beyond Flowering Plants: Helping Pollinators Thrive Year Round
Westfield Athenaeum 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA, United StatesThis 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 […]