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  • Butterfly Gardening

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Butterflies are declining worldwide, but gardeners can help. This lecture introduces key strategies for supporting Mid-Atlantic species, including understanding butterfly life cycles, recognizing species of concern, choosing appropriate host and nectar plants, integrating natives into existing gardens, and using design elements that create effective habitat. Learn practical steps to sustain butterflies at every life stage. Carlos Rodriguez, ...

    $25

  • Pollinator Garden Tour at NMNH

    Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Discover how the gardens around the National Museum of Natural History create habitats that support birds, insects, and even people! Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers outside the Constitution Avenue entrance to the National Museum of Natural History.

  • Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives (Virtual)

    (VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) This talk explains why the destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.