Using Native Plants to Restore a Degraded Suburban Site: From Landfill to Refuge
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Join us for an exciting talk with Dr. Rachel J. Collins, the Brian H. Thornhill Endowed Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies and Director of the Environment Center at Roanoke College, and local community ecologist.
In this talk she will go through how they installed a native meadow on a landfill site in Salem, turning a degraded invasive species infested area into a vibrant ecosystem supporting native plants and wildlife. Beyond the ecosystem benefits, she will describe how such restoration efforts can multifaceted benefits.
This talk is Part I of a two-part program, and open to all.
Part II is a field trip listed as a separate event. The field trip will be to the Roanoke College Environmental Center with Dr. Rachel Collins, and is for members-only. (Consider joining today!)