Native Trees and Shrubs and
Current Issues with Diseases and Pests
Presented by Melanie Manion
Ottawa Parks Natural Resources Manager
About the Presentation
You’ll learn how to incorporate native trees and shrubs into your landscape and why this is important to our environment.
Manion will present information about many varieties, best locations and benefits for planting diversity in your yard and gardens. She will discuss
current diseases and pests found in Michigan
how to identify those diseases and pests
what methods are being used to deal with these issues
About the Speaker
Melanie Manion is the Natural Resources Manager for Ottawa County Parks and Recreation. She is responsible for the stewardship and restoration of over 7,000 acres of park and open space land in addition to overseeing a comprehensive volunteer program. Previously, Manion worked for the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Blandford Nature Center. She has a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Science and a M.S. in Conservation Biology from Central Michigan University.
Presentation Date - March 23, 2021
