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Spring Cleaning
April 20 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Today's Adventure Ecology:
Pollinator gardens provide crucial habitat for declining pollinators, join us to learn more and help beautiful our spaces. On April 20 we will meet at the headquarters and get to work on the gardens from 10 am - 12 pm. In the past, we have planted many native flowers and shrubs and would love to reclaim that area again this year. We will be using trowels, shovels, our hands, and hoes to weed and clear out some trailing nightshade vines that have taken over parts of the gardens. As well as weeding, we will stake out potential locations for the new plants we are getting in early May.
Pollinator gardens are helping save declining insect populations. They provide food, shelter, and water for native pollinators that would otherwise be struggling. Pollinators are important for many aspects of the environment and keep the food chain in balance for not only animals but also humans. Nearly every three bites are made possible by pollination. Come give back your time in a positive, meaningful way while learning about native plants.
All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.
What to bring
We might get muddy so bring clothes that you are prepared to get dirty. Closed-toe shoes and work gloves are also optional. We can provide work gloves if needed. All tools will be provided, but bring your own if you would like.
Meet this week's guide
Emma Murray is an LRCC AmeriCorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse, New York. She spends her free time hiking, reading fantasy books and knitting.
Location
Squam Lakes Association
Meet in the great room and we will head out to the pollinator gardens in the backyard.
Squam Lakes Association
SLA's Adventure Ecology trips
Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.
The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas
