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In response to increased disconnection from nature experienced by many, Julia Mettler-Grove '21 wanted to invite the Smith community to help build a creative connection to the landscape. Her project, called the “smith landscape connection”, looks to spur a collective connection to nature by encouraging individuals to contribute their own doodles to a community-wide collage. Learn more about Julia and her project at:
Spotlight
The 2021 Virtual Bulb Show Lecture:
The Birds, the Bees the Flowers and the Trees: Why native plants matter for wildlife conservation, by Dr. Desiree Narango
This lecture describes the ecological and evolutionary relationships between plants, pollinators, and songbirds and highlights recent research on why native plants are an essential component of ‘wildlife-friendly’ gardening practices. Dr. Narango discusses the alarming rate of biodiversity decline across the globe and what can be done to help in our our own yards and gardens.
