Insects, Birds, and Native Plants and Much More! Inviting the Web of Life into Your Yard
Presented by Marty MacCleery
Advanced Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, member of Wild Ones, River City and West MI Conservation Network partner
In this program you’ll find wonderful nuggets of information for beginners, veterans, and everyone in between!
What is our cultural history of large lawns and choosing exotic plants for our landscapes?
How do native plants increase insects in our yard and thus help birds?
How to transform your yard into a nourishing “foraging hub” that provides ecosystem services such as food, shelter, and nesting sites for wildlife?
Should your yard be all native plants? Not necessarily.
Are there differences in ecosystem services provided by native plants? Yes!
About the speaker
Although Marty MacCleery’s work career was science-based including medical records administration and pharmaceutical research and development including sales, gardening has always satisfied both her love of science and the arts. She is currently active in 4-H with young children, is a docent at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and serves as Education Committee Chair at Wild Ones River City in Grand Rapids. She is also an Advanced Master Gardener and Master Naturalist through MSU Extension and a life-long learner.
Presentation Date - March 16, 2021
