Talk and Walk with Heather Holm

In urban environments, natural landscapes that were once biodiverse and contiguous have been transformed into small and often highly degraded fragments. 

What potential do these sites hold for ecological restoration, pollinator habitat, and public demonstration sites? How does one go about restoring a site such as this? Heather will highlight some of the challenges, opportunities, and amazing outcomes that have unfolded in her neighborhood corner lot restoration. She will also discuss pollinator habitat enhancement and management considerations, and celebrate the diverse pollinator populations that now thrive in the corner lot.

After the talk, Heather will lead the group on a walk to St. Lukes to view the restoration and sustainable landscaping at this place of worship. We will catch and release pollinators in the plantings. Participants get an up-close look at each insect captured and learn about their biology, their contribution to the pollination of flowers, or their role as…