Growing a Greener Community: An Evening of Talks

🌱 Join us for an enlightening evening focused on cultivating resilient landscapes and enhancing local ecosystems through backyard conservation!

🗓 Date: 31 mars 18:30
📍 Location: P. Francis Hicks Room, Town Hall, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT

Featured Speakers:

🌼 Dan Watkins - Pollinator Gardens
Owner of Beeworks LLC, Dan has dedicated his career to gardening and landscaping while closely studying nature. He is passionate about the role of pollinators in creating healthy gardens and will share insights into fostering pollinator-friendly spaces.

💧 Laura Hart - Rain Gardens and Bioswales
As the Conservation Director at the Farmington River Watershed Association, Laura leads initiatives in water quality and green infrastructure. Learn how to implement rain gardens and bioswales to mitigate runoff and protect our waterways. Attendees will receive essential downspout diverter kits!

🌿 Michelle Winkler - Invasive Plants and Native Alternatives
An Advanced Master Gardener and president of the Cherry Brook Garden Club, Michelle will discuss the importance of choosing native plants over invasives and how this practice promotes healthier, robust ecosystems.

🔴 Can't join us in person? No worries! The event will be streamed live on the Winchester CT YouTube channel and available for later viewing!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how we can all contribute to a greener community! 🌍

👉 For more details, check out our event page: Facebook Event