Building Backyard Biodiversity
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Are you itching to build a beautiful and biodiverse habitat garden to support treasured wildlife? Begin by being an ecological gardener.
In this presentation with Elyse Jurgen, you'll gain insight from the ‘5 E’s of Ecological Gardening’ to get your space planned and buzzing. Whether your canvas is a 10 sq. ft. balcony or a monoculture of mowed lawn grass, you'll leave inspired to rebuild biodiversity on your piece of the planet.
A presentation of the Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours:
In 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, Adkins Arboretum received funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) to provide outreach and education to local Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and the general public, supporting environmentally friendly landscaping practices.
This series was developed by building on the Naturally Better Landscaping project, in partnership with ShoreRivers, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Pickering Creek, Phillips Wharf, and Wild Ones. It is offered free of charge thanks to funding from CBT and Queen Anne’s County, and open to the general public.