Presenter: Tyler Refsland Wild Seed Project
Talk Description: In addition to playing the essential role of sustaining vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife, native plants also offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When native plant communities are re-established and maintained with ecologically attuned landscaping practices, they can minimize flooding and stormwater runoff, shade and cool concrete-heavy areas, survive droughts, and facilitate carbon storage more effectively than the landscapes dominated by turf and mulch that blanket so many of our communities. We may not be able to garden our way out of climate change, but what we do at home matters. We can rebuild and repair our landscapes and relationships while continuing to organize for an intersectional approach to a healthier, more just future.
| Show Name | Show Stage/Venue | Show Type | Show Date | Show Information | Performance Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting for Climate Resilience in Northeast Landscapes | Litchfield | Farming & Gardening | Fri 20 Sep 2024 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM | Presenter: Tyler Refsland Wild Seed Project Talk Description: In addition to playing the essential role of sustaining vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife, native plants also offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When native plant communities are re-established and maintained with ecologically attuned landscaping practices, they can minimize flooding and stormwater runoff, shade and cool concrete-heavy areas, survive droughts, and facilitate carbon storage more effectively than the landscapes dominated by turf and mulch that blanket so many of our communities. We may not be able to garden our way out of climate change, but what we do at home matters. We can rebuild and repair our landscapes and relationships while continuing to organize for an intersectional approach to a healthier, more just future. | Volunteer Benefits |
