Lecture Series
Helping Native Bees in Talbot County: It’s Easier Than You Think!
January 28, 2025, 11 a.m., Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover St., Easton
The bee list for Talbot County includes 187 different species of bees. New ones are found each year. Some have been found right inside Easton, others in areas like the Conservation Park in Oxford, on Poplar Island, along roadsides, and on private property. What ties these places together are healthy populations of native flowers. Some are planted, and some are just allowed to grow. We will discuss how property owners, garden clubs, and municipalities can support these bees and tell some fascinating stories about collecting bees in Talbot County.
Gardens Alive: Elevating Our Landscapes Through Ecology
February 25, 2025, 11 a.m., Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover St., Easton
In the face of a rapidly changing world, modern horticulture is increasingly focused on creating gardens that support wildlife through native plants and sustainable landscape practices. At Stoneleigh, a natural garden in Villanova, PA, beauty and biodiversity are the pillars of transforming a former estate garden into a resilient garden that nurtures the natural world. Join Stoneleigh’s engagement manager. Samantha Nestory, to explore the diverse and creative ways native plants are used at Stoneleigh, how ecology plays into garden design and management, and how even incremental changes in the landscape can impact our native wildlife in significant ways.
