Deb Perkins: Wilder Wooded Edges for Wildlife

How to enhance these unique habitats for birds, pollinators, and overall biodiversity

This program will start outdoors and then move inside for the 2nd half.

Deborah Perkins is an ecologist with a passion for co-creating thriving wildlife habitats with her clients, and with local communities. Deb’s infectious enthusiasm and dynamic speaking style leave people feeling inspired, hopeful, and ready to take action. Her talk includes the following topics:
✓ Why wooded edges are particularly valuable habitats.
✓ Why wooded edges are highly vulnerable to invasive plant growth and biodiversity loss.
✓ Why this habitat type is an overlooked opportunity that deserves deep attention and stewardship.
✓ How to boost biodiversity just beyond the yard/farm/field  – no matter how small or insignificant your edge might seem, or how large and overwhelming it feels.
✓ How to apply simple landscaping practices and observation skills to benefit wildlife along any wooded edge.

$10 members/$15 nonmembers