Our online lecture series showcases the voices of ecologically minded experts who work to inspire ideas of how to prompt change in the space we steward in a changing climate. Be inspired by their research and connections to the plants and insects in the spaces we call gardens, parks, and homes. All registrants will receive a recording. $25 per lecture or $68 for the series. The following online lectures are part of the 2025 series: Sustainable Gardens in a Changing Climate - Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11 am-12:30 pm With a focus on the intersection of climate change and gardening, Angelica Patterson, PhD will explore how shifting climate patterns affect plant growth and what steps can be taken to manage gardens and cultivated land sustainably. Angelica will share practical strategies for mitigating climate-related risks and promoting eco-restoration in gardening practices. Leave with actionable insights to cultivate resilient, thriving gardens in the face of environmental change. Mt. Cuba’s Resilient Tree Canopy - Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6-7:30 pm Trees are the backbone of any landscape. With current pest and disease threats and the predicted change in our climate, we must adapt our practices to protect our trees from these stressors. Please join Mt. Cuba staff as we discuss our strategies for preparing our garden’s tree canopy for a changing climate. We will share the thought process and models used to shape our current strategy, our ongoing data collection and tree monitoring tactics, and how we intend to use the information gathered to implement practices that will help nurture a resilient future tree canopy. This program is part of the online Mt. Cuba Lecture Series. Homegrown Conservation - Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6-7:30 pm Climate change and biodiversity loss are creating existential threats to people and nature. But we can help. In this presentation, you’ll learn about how traditional landscape management is contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss and discover small steps we can all take in our own backyards and communities to steward our landscapes for nature and wildlife. This program is part of the online Mt. Cuba Lecture Series.