Daily Archives: February 1, 2022

Saturday, February 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – The Ecological Benefits of Native Bees and Predatory Wasps, Online

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Native bees and predatory wasps share the same lineage and share many behaviors and habitat requirements. Predatory wasps feed their offspring invertebrates (insects and spiders) and bees diverged from this carnivorous diet to feed their offspring plant-based food (pollen and nectar). Flower-rich landscapes provide critical habitat for both adult bees and wasps because they each consume flower nectar; in addition, wasps need diverse, flower-rich landscapes to hunt for their prey. Heather will highlight many amazing natural history and biology facts about native wasps illustrating their nesting habitat, prey specificity, and the ecosystems services they provide—pest insect population control and pollination.

This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Center Winter Lecture Series and takes place online Saturday, February 12 at 11 am Eastern. $25. Register at https://mtcubacenter.org/event/the-ecological-benefits-of-native-bees-and-predatory-wasps-online/

About the Instructor:
Heather Holm is a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. In addition to assisting with native bee research projects, she informs and educates audiences nationwide about the fascinating world of native pollinators and beneficial insects, and the native plant communities that support them. Her latest book, Wasps, was published in February 2021. Heather’s expertise includes the interactions between native pollinators and native plants, and the natural history and biology of native bees and predatory wasps occurring in the Upper Midwest and Northeast. Heather is a National Honorary Director of Wild Ones. She also serves on the board of the Friends of Cullen Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary.

Thursday, February 10, 2:00 pm – The Northwest Gardens of Lord & Schryver, Online

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In 1929, Elizabeth Lord & Edith Schryver, two young women from opposite sides of the United States, traveled to Salem, OR, and formed the first landscape architecture firm founded by women in the Pacific Northwest. Their complimentary talents and strong social network assured their success during the economic development of the region. They were consummate professionals who designed for a series of private clients and public institutions, as well as volunteering their time to enhance and secure the public landscapes of Oregon.

The Northwest Gardens of Lord & Schryver, by Valencia Libby, was published in November 2021 by Oregon State University Press, in cooperation with the Lord & Schryver Conservancy. Join The Garden Conservancy on Zoom on February 10 at 2 pm Eastern time for this webinar, as the author discusses her new book. $5 for Garden Conservancy and Northwest Network members, $15 general admission. Members of the Frank & Anne Cabot Society for Planned Giving have complimentary access to Garden Conservancy webinars. All Cabot Society members will automatically be sent the link to participate on the morning of the webinar. For more information about the Cabot Society, please contact Sarah Parker at sparker@gardenconservancy.org or 845.424.6500, ext. 214.

Valencia Libby gardens & lectures in Blue Hill, ME. She was an associate professor of landscape architecture & horticulture at Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA. In 2004, she served as the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Landscape History to Portugal. She has authored many articles on landscape preservation and women’s history.