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.

The Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas is a community science project that aims to track and conserve the native bumble bees of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

This two-hour workshop is intended for new participants as well as returning participants. We encourage existing volunteers to join us to learn about changes to our priorities and protocol in 2024.

During this event, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2024 field season. The training will cover the project's progress, detail the process of planning and conducting surveys, submitting data, and walk through equipment that is needed to participate. At the end, we'll open it up for questions and discussion.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

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Molly Martin - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Pacific Northwest - Xerces Society
Molly is a conservation biologist focused on the conservation of bumble bees, butterflies, and other invertebrate species in the Pacific Northwest. Molly's experience ranges from research, restoration, and conservation planning to outreach and education. Before joining the Endangered Species team, Molly ran Xerces' Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA programs. She earned her master's degree in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology from San Francisco State University, studying the impact of wildfire on plant-pollinator communities, and her bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from Whitman College. Molly is based in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys gardening, making art, and exploring wild places by foot, bike, ski, and boat.


Rich Hatfield - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Bumble Bee Conservation Lead - Xerces Society
Rich manages all aspects of the Xerces Society’s work on bumble bees. Rich has a master’s degree in conservation biology from San Francisco State University, and he joined the Xerces Society in 2012. While earning his degree, his thesis focused on local- and landscape-level factors that contribute to bumble bee species richness and abundance. He has also investigated native bee pollination in agricultural systems in the Central Valley of California and researched endangered butterflies in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, as well as throughout the Pacific Northwest. In addition to his skills as a research biologist, Rich also has extensive classroom teaching experience with a focus on conservation biology, ecology, and sustainability.

Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk about the ecology, diversity, and importance of these hidden pollinators, and how we can best support them in our gardens and communities.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register today!
 

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.