A healthy landscape is more than a collection of plants.

Pollinators, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife depend on a range of resources that are often overlooked in conventional garden design. Bare soil may provide nesting habitat for native bees. Fallen leaves and plant stems may shelter insects through the winter. Water, dead wood, dense vegetation, and specialized soil conditions can each support different species and life stages.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in ecological restoration, habitat management, and conservation research, Shaun McCoshum will explain how these pieces work together within an ecosystem. He will also share practical ways to incorporate them into residential landscapes. Shaun McCoshum, PhD, is a landscape ecologist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, botanist, conservationist, and author with more than 20 years of experience in ecological restoration, habitat management, and conservation research.

His work has included habitat restoration and planning projects across the United States supporting a wide range of species and ecosystems. Currently a Senior Ecologist, Shaun combines scientific research with practical habitat design to help people create landscapes that support biodiversity.

He is the author of Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening: Inviting Nature into Your Backyard and a frequent speaker on wildlife habitat, pollinator conservation, and ecological gardening.

Whether you care for a small suburban yard or a larger property, you will leave with a better understanding of how to create habitat that supports biodiversity throughout the year.

This webinar is sponsored by Wild Ones. Join live to participate in the chat, and a recording link will be shared after the premier. Free, but donations are encouraged. Register at https://wildones.org/the-ecology-of-home-creating-habitat-that-works/