Sustainable Landscaping Practices as Environmental Stewardship

5001 Tudor Place,Durham NC 27713

01 October, 2022

Description

Sustainable Landscaping Practices as Environmental Stewardship A Community Education Event for Members and Friends of Triangle-Area Faith and Residential Communities Date: Saturday, 10/1/22 Time: 9:30-1:30 pm Location: Triangle Grace Church, Fellowship Hall Working Agenda as of 09/7/22 9:30-10: REGISTRATION, COFFEE AND NETWORKING 10-10:10-Welcome and agenda overview 10:10-10:25- Mini-Presentation -Sustainable Landscaping Practices as Environmental Stewardship, Denise Frizzell, Eno UU Fellowship Earth Justice Action Group (confirmed) 10:25-11:00: Presentation- Addressing Erosion Challenges with Green Infrastructure Solutions. Saad Masood, Agri-Business & Environmental Manager, Environmental Engineer, Durham County Soil and Water Conservation Staff (confirmed) 11-11:35: Presentation - Tree Stewardship in Our Changing Climate. Justin Bennett, Ranger (or department colleague), NC Forest Service, Durham County (confirmed) 11:35 - 11:50-Break, networking, light refreshments 11:50-12:25 Presentation - The Once and Future Urban Natural Area. Johnny Randall, Director of Conservation Programs, NC Botanical Gardens (confirmed) 12:25- 1:00 Presentation -Pollinator Gardens: Creating Urban Oases for Bees, Butterflies, and Birds, Julia Bales, “distracted volunteer gardener” with Triangle Grace Church (confirmed) 1- 1:30- Wrap up, networking, light refreshments Image source: St Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia VA, https://www.stpaulsrva.org/creationcarefaithformation/spring2019