How to Reduce Your Lawn to Support Pollinators and Biodiversity

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Health & Wellness, Nature & Outdoors

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Adults, Seniors
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Practical ideas from a Master Gardener for covering traditional lawns with native plants that help the butterflies, bees, and other essential insects thrive.

Following the presentation, join Carolyn for a planting demonstration as we create a permanent Butterfly Garden in the community gardens behind the library. 

Carolyn Green has been gardening for over 30 years and recently became certified as a Master Gardener with the Atlantic Master Gardeners Association. Carolyn is entering her third year as Chair of the Butterflyway Project, A David Suzuki Foundation national campaign adopted by the local Blomidon Naturalists Society. This past year she completed coursework with the Pollinator Partnership to become certified as a Pollinator Steward. Carolyn’s own garden, started when she moved to the Valley 11 years ago, has been certified as a Wildlife-Friendly Habitat by the Canadian Wildlife Federation.