NYC Parks GreenThumb is hosting a virtual event “Design Your Garden To Attract Pollinators” on April 22, 2021 from 12:00PM-1:00PM EST.
Learn how to provide habitat for beneficial insects at your community garden.
About this Event:
This webinar focuses on the capacity of gardens to provide habitat for beneficial insects. Participants will learn and discuss elements of design, habitat requirements, and options for native plants for an effective pollinator garden. Enjoy a brief overview of pollinators in NYC, learn design tips for structuring a pollinator garden with horticultural and habitat recommendations. Workshop will show examples of pollinator gardens.
Facilitated by Ursula Chanse (Bronx Green-Up of The New York Botanical Garden) and Chrissy Word (City Parks Foundation and Butterfly Project NYC)
This webinar is part of Earth Week at GreenThumb, where we'll be learning about and uplifting the ecological benefits of native plants in community gardens.