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Join us for the 2nd annual Landscaping Series
featuring four guest speakers.
Rain Gardens, April 29th
- Patricial Pennell from West Michigan Environmental Action Council
Patricia Pennell is back by popular demand to discuss the benefits of adding a rain garden to your landscape and to answer questions on designing one for your yard or natural area.
Invasive species: The 10 most wanted, May 20th
- Nate Fuller, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Is your garden or natural aread being taken over by something but you're not sure what it is? Come and learn about the top 10 most invasive plant species affecting southwest Michigan. Nate will explain how to identify these plants and how to control them before they become too established in your yard or natural area. Come dressed for walking outdoors.
Birdscaping, July 22nd
- Rebecca Nielsen, National Wildlife Federation--
Over the years, birds popultions have been declining due to habitat loss. Learn how you can help by creating and maintaining a habitat that will provide a home for Michigan birds and other wildlife that you can enjoy from your kitchen window.
Uninvited guests in your garden, August 19th
- Jordan Burroughs, MSU's Department of Fisheries & Wildlife
What's eating your plants and why? From MSU's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Outreach Specialist Jordan Burroughs will explain why certain animals are invading your garden or natural area. In addition to teaching us about these critters, Jordan will tell what we can do to minimize their impact.
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