INTRO TO NATIVE & INVASIVE SPECIES IN WNY LANDSCAPES & HABITAT Participants will gain an understanding of the benefits of plants that are native to the Western New York area, as well as the challenges of invasive species that are taking over the natural landscape, to the detriment of our native birds, wildflowers, and wild life. Tips and hints will be shared with gardeners for how they can landscape their own backyard with native plants, for the protection and preservation of native wildlife. Paul Fuhrmann, of Ecology & Environment, Inc., and the New York State Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) brings 20 plus years of environmentally friendly landscaping experience specializing in native plant communities. Jason Sorens, a professor and amateur naturalist, landscaped his back yard with a native plants meadow (viewable on the Ken-Ton Garden Walk this year), and volunteers with the Western New York Land Conservancy to protect native habitats for our birds, insects, and wildflowers.

Reservations are required as space is limited.

Email mweaver@wnylc.org for directions.