VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Lectures are held online and in person at the Rust Library in Leesburg. Most lectures will be on the first Thursday of the month starting at 7PM.  Check below for the specifics for each lecture as dates and times may vary.

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Managing Public Trees and
Spaces for Wildlife

As a nation, we are becoming more and more disconnected from nature, even though spending time outdoors has been shown to provide measurable physical and psychological benefits. For wildlife, the rate at which natural habitats are being conserved is declining, and there is great potential to provide valuable resources within cities and communities. Therefore, the management of public green spaces for both wildlife and humans is a win-win situation. This talk will discuss strategies and ideas for managing trees in public spaces (i.e. parks, recreation spaces, residential areas) for wildlife. Specifically, we will talk about how to promote habitat for birds, bats, and pollinators.

Marne A. Titchenell is the Extension Wildlife Program Director with the Ohio State University. She works within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences in the School of Environment and Natural Resources. She provides a variety of educational programs, workshops, conferences, and publications centered on wildlife ecology and biology, habitat management for wildlife, and managing nuisance wildlife species.

Event URL: http://tinyurl.com/mppucfks
Password: LCPL 

Upcoming Lectures

TBD