The Ecological Gardener-March 15, 2022. 3:00-4:30 PM ZOOM CLASS
Even the most unassuming garden is teeming with life. An ecological gardener notices the diverse interconnections of plants and animals in their landscape. During our discussion, we’ll cover the basics of ecology, plant selection for wildlife, and how to restore the ecology of your garden space.
Sheridan Samano is an award-winning teacher, biologist, and international travel guide. She has years of experience observing birds and their relationships with native plant communities in the field. For more than a decade, she taught biology at Community College of Aurora in Colorado. Since 2002 she’s taught classes highlighting Colorado’s plant and animal communities for Denver Botanic Gardens. She is also the author of Best Birding Hikes – Colorado’s Front Range.
“A Songbird in My Garden-Mar. 29, 3:00-4:30pm. ZOOM CLASS.
Humankind’s age-old love affair with birds. Looking back and moving forward ~ We’ll discuss our relationship with birds – their allure, how past choices have led to dramatic declines in bird populations, and most importantly, how our choices today can help these populations rebound by our building vibrant, healthy, and ecologically functional environments; one garden at a time.”
Taught by Chris Davenport. Before Chris joined the staff of Reems Creek Nursery in 2016, he spent fourteen years with Head-Lee Nursery in Seneca, SC; five years with Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA; and two years with the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Chris is an avid home gardener and bird watcher. He loves to travel with his family to view cultivated gardens and explore untrampled wilderness.