Pollinator habitats are important to all landscapes, including urban and suburban forests. Pollinators need numerous resources in addition to nectar and pollen, such as nesting sites, water, and shelter. The …

Businesses for the Bay and the Chesapeake Bay Program are presenting this lunch and learn webinar. Storms, floods and changing landscapes will have big impacts across the watershed to the natural world and our buildings alike. Adapting to potential changes will help our habitats, communities and businesses continue to thrive. Whether you plant native shade …

Field Day Schedule 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Attendees choose from: • Tour Colesville • Bartlett Tree Experts - air spade demonstration • Larry Weaner: Growing, Planting and Maintaining Native Plants: Turning A Challenge into an Opportunity 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break and network with exhibitors 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Attendees choose from …

This class covers site assessments, research, and the creation of species lists and installation plans for native assemblages of plants. Understand how design choices can support greater habitat value for …

Hands-on, outdoor demonstrations presented at the beautiful campus of American University, Washington, DC on a July  Thursday each year. This campus is an official arboretum, with a vast array of …

Depleted and degraded water resources are driving communities to look for integrated natural-engineered systems for managing stormwater. Natural and built environments can be reconfigured to restore hydrological and ecological functions, …

Identifying trees and shrubs is a real challenge to woodland owners who want to learn more about what is growing on their property and carry out management activities. To control …

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect from Asia, continues to decimate ash trees in more than 30 U.S. states. It has recently expanded to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Please join …

HortEcology: Plantings and Practices  Presented by Kelly Norris, Director of Horticulture & Education, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Kelly's love for native plants and his experiences with wild plant communities …

Featuring many of the region’s finest native nurseries, the plant sale at Irvine offers a wide selection of top quality native plants for purchase. Seminar registrants are admitted 90 minutes …