A February conference will inform plant lovers about the importance of biodiversity in urban environments.
Organized by the Victoria Master Gardeners Association, the Feb. 1 event Mixing it Up will boast presentations from five speakers, each of whom will offer practical ways to ensure yards, patios and balconies create and maintain biodiversity.
"Home gardens and individual gardeners in our region play a critical role in assisting biodiversity in our own outdoor spaces, no matter how big or small," said the conference's organizer in a news release. "Every small patch of green helps to create and protect habitat for plants, insects, animals and humans."
One of the speakers, Doug Tallamy, will discuss Homegrown National Parks – a concept that encourages people to create diverse ecosystems in their yards by planting native species and removing invasive vegetation.
"Building ecosystems doesn’t have to mean sacrificing esthetics or functionality – rather it goes beyond beauty to unlock new opportunities to create greener, more sustainable spaces that improve our resilience to a changing climate," said the organizer in the same news release.
Garden supply vendors will be in attendance, and attendees will have a chance to take part in a silent auction.
For more information, visit: www.mgabc.org/node/738.
