Warwick residents have many parks and open spaces where they can hike and explore forests, and many have woodlands in our own yards. But sometimes we see dying trees or hear about invasive species, and this could set us to wondering, how healthy are these forests and woodlands? Are the plants in the understory thriving? Is “just let nature be” the best approach, or are there things we can and should be doing to help?
Sustainable Warwick’s Pollinator Pathway Committee will be hosting a Zoom webinar to explore these very questions on Monday, March 18th, 2024, at 7 PM, when Dr. Linda Rohleder will present an Introduction to the Wild Woods Restoration Project. Her new group, the Wild Woods Restoration Project, has taken on the mission of restoring the health and diversity of our Hudson Valley forests with local native plants grown by volunteers. Their aim is to inspire a passion for continued stewardship, something our Pollinator Pathway fully supports. The webinar is free, but we do encourage participants to contribute to the Wild Woods Restoration Project. Please save this date on your calendar and use this link to register for the webinar.
Later in the Spring, our Pollinator Pathway Committee has already scheduled two other events:
On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, a Zoom webinar at 6:30 PM by Susan Ndiaye, Community Horticulture Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension. The presentation, “Reducing Pesticide Use with Integrative Pest Management,” will be followed by a Q&A. Please save the date and use this link to register.
On Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at 1 PM, Albert Wisner Public Library will have a showing of “Beauty on the Wing”. The award-winning documentary maker, Kim Smith, will introduce the showing and be available after the show for discussion. Please save the date.
Please email questions about these events and Sustainable Warwick’s Pollinator Pathway Committee to Sally Greco (SteeringCommittee@sustainablewarwick.org).
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