Boosting Biodiversity with Insect-Friendly Gardens

🌼 Join us for an inspiring talk on creating insect-friendly gardens! 🦋

Insects play a crucial role in our ecosystems, yet their populations are declining. The good news? Your garden can become a sanctuary for these vital creatures!

During this engaging session, you’ll discover 8 essential tips for enhancing insect biodiversity right in your own backyard. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Appreciate the role of aphids in our ecosystem
• Prioritize pollen over nectar for a thriving garden
• The importance of feeding caterpillars and the best options to choose
• Identify the residents of your perennial stems
• Attract the elusive “tickle bees” to your landscape
• Control mosquito populations in your pond—no fish necessary!

🌿 About the Speaker: Amy Campion transformed her garden in Portland, observing wildlife she never noticed before. With over 400 insect species in her 7,000 sq ft space, Amy’s passion for gardening has flourished. She co-authored Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide and shares her expertise through her blog amycampion.com, as well as on Instagram @campionamy and iNaturalist @amycampion.

📅 Date: 8 April 19:00
📍 Location: 1011 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
🔗 More Info: Kiggins Theatre

Let’s work together to make our gardens more welcoming for the enchanting world of insects! 🌎🌷