Cities and suburbs typically occupy areas
formerly rich in biodiversity, often along waterways. Collectively, people's
yards account
for a very large fraction of this space. However, the "mow and blow" landscaping
that has become so common in American suburbs doesn't exactly encourage
biodiversity, and develops a
dependency on humans (and chemicals) as the impoverished landscape becomes
incapable of taking care of itself. Come and hear about the alternatives,
which are less work, more fun, sustainable, and much more interesting!
Kristina Jones
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences