Join Ecology PhD student Thomas Nuhfer for a discussion on Native Plant Gardening

Saturday, June 28th from 10AM - 12PM

Registration is encouraged

Participation by sliding-scale donation

What does native plant gardening mean during a time of ecological change?

Join us for a discussion at The Nature Museum with Thomas Nuhfer, a PhD student at UMass, Amherst studying ecology.

Native plants increase biodiversity and reduce risks associated with invasive species, which supports wildlife and resilient ecosystems in the face of climate change. This program will provide a guide to gardening with native alternatives to common invasive ornamental plants and tips for being a climate-smart gardener. 

We'll also discuss strategies and resources for selecting species, sourcing plant material, and advocating for resilient plant communities in your own garden. Participants will have the chance to learn more about why & how native ornamental plants support healthy, diverse ecosystems.

Presenter Bio:

Thomas is a PhD student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He uses large datasets to answer questions about plant biogeography, invasion ecology, and plant range shifts in response to climate change. In addition to Thomas' work in ecology, he has a background in the history of scientific thought and travel. He's interested in how human conceptions of place and origin shape the relationships we have with each other and the landscapes we live in. Thomas is a fellow with the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and a member of the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change network leadership team. Thomas is also a forager, poet, and visual artist.