Natural swimming pools are great for cooling off, diversifying habitat, and creating beauty in the garden, but they can seem out of reach for some because of the cost to install and maintain. Learn about ELA Education Committee member Jennifer H. Campbell's experience building and nurturing a small, informal natural pool at her home in...
Native shrubs don't get nearly enough attention! They offer immense ecological value, amazing fall colors, tasty berries and nuts, hosts for rare caterpillars, fantastic flowers, and make great additions to ecologically minded landscapes. Join Dan Wilder, ELA board member and Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation for this lecture that aims to encourage...
Join Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research, and Serah Pesce, Manager of Education, at Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware. Please park in our visitor parking lot, designated as P1,...
This Eco-tour is sold out, but we may add a 2nd date. Please add your name to the waitlist so we can gauge whether there is enough interest to run the tour again. Join Dan Wilder for a tour of one of his favorite (and unknown) sites with fantastic shrub diversity in Brimfield, Massachusetts. We...
Plant-pollinator diversity is declining at an alarming rate worldwide, with many historically abundant plant and pollinator species undergoing rapid local extinction and others soon to follow if immediate conservation action...
Most tasks associated with land care maintenance are mowing, pruning, and weeding. Landscapes that encourage natural systems such as the growth of a plant community, are more complex and require...
Foundation gardens became popular about a century ago, but times have changed. Let’s reimagine this planting area, a place residents see every day. In this talk, we’ll explore the potential of foundation gardens to incorporate native plants, protect birds, improve fire safety, and enhance the beauty of a property. Register on Eventbrite FREE for members...
