Gain expert knowledge, practical tips, and community connections at the inaugural Ecological Gardening Summit, hosted by Joe Lamp'l. This online event will feature talks from entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware, pollinator conservation biologist Emily May of the Xerces Society, ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin, former director of horticulture for Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Garden for Wildlife manager Mary Phillips of the National Wildlife Federation. Emily May will discuss Pesticides, Pollinators, and the Garden Ecosystem, including some of the key pesticide concerns you might face in your garden and actionable steps to make your garden more resilient to pest pressure. The event will run from 12:00 to 4:30 PM Eastern. There is a fee to register.
This event is hosted by Joe Lamp'l, The Joe Gardener Show and Growing a Greener World. Event coordinated by Amy Prentice, [email protected].
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Emily May - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Agricultural Lead - Xerces Society
Emily May is a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society's Pesticide Program. She received a master's of science in entomology from Michigan State University, and has studied pollinator habitat restoration, bee nesting habits, and the effects of pest management practices on wild bee communities. Her work with Xerces since 2015 has focused on supporting crop pollinators through habitat creation and protecting bees and other beneficial insects from pesticides.