Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Naturespark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens. The symposium features nationally and regionally renowned experts to help viewers create vibrant, ecologically resilient gardens and greenspaces that benefit pollinators and wildlife.
Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens will inspire homeowners, horticulturists, botanists, naturalists, educators, conservationists, landscape designers, and other to learn more about the value of using native plants and trees to create and maintain healthy habitats.
The free virtual series will feature five sessions intended to guide you from start to finish in creating gardens that benefit pollinators and other wildlife. Join us and explore the importance of restoring our increasingly fragmented and disappearing native habitats beginning in our own backyards—whether small or large.
This symposium is organized by Ann Cicarella of the Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium, Judy Semroc of NatureSpark and Renee Boronka at Western Reserve Land Conservancy.
Session 1: Creating Resilient, Functional and Beautiful Biodiverse Landscapes
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Session 2: Creating Green Corridors: Strategies for Cities and Homeowners
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Session 3: Exploring the Forest Edge Ecology
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Session 4: Insects with Benefits: Pollination and Natural Pest Control
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Session 5: Shining a Light on Shade: Creating Ecologically Vibrant Gardens
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
1:00 PM ET
Ancient Plants: Designing with Ferns + Propagation Techniques
Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture, Native Plant Trust
2:00 PM ET
Carex: Plants Up to Something Shady
Roy Diblik, Designer, Author, Owner at Northwind Perennial Farm
3:00 PM ET
Native Edible Trees and Shrubs in the Home Landscape: Tips on Growing and Harvesting
Jason Neumann, Public Programs Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center