Biodiversity Starts in Your Lawn

Published on May 4, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 7 to 8:30 p.m | Free
Whiteside Taylor Auditorium

It is possible to maintain a dense and lush lawn using natural products and ecological practices. But is it really necessary to have a golf course at home?

You can achieve a low-maintenance lawn by selecting the right plant species and embracing biodiversity. There are also alternatives such as groundcovers, wildflower meadows, and xeriscaping.

These options benefi t both your yard and local pollinators.

SPEAKER: Edith Smeesters, biologist and pioneer in ecological horticulture in Quebec. She has delivered numerous conferences, written several books, and contributed to the development of Quebec’s pesticide management code.

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