When it comes to landscaping, why do native plants matter? At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25 in the Carnahan Center at SUNY Jamestown Community College, Dr. Jonathan Titus, SUNY Fredonia Department of Biology professor, will shed light on the topic.
is native to Western New York.
Titus’ discussion is free and open to the public. He will share the problems invasive and non-native plants create, and why it is important to use native species. Titus will provide tips on how to choose plants to create spaces that are friendly to birds and pollinators.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will provide promotional materials regarding their Chautauqua County Wildlife Habitat project at this event. With community assistance, the CWC is working to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat.
This event is sponsored by the JCC Earth Awareness Club, JCC Sustainability Committee, and the CWC.