Homegrown National Parks Film and Talkback with Ecological Landscape Designer Ben Fairbank

About this event

What if your fallen leaves could help restore nature? Attend this short film and talkback to discover why insects are essential to healthy ecosystems and what we can do to help restore their populations. ABOUT THE FILM Restoring Insects is part of the Homegrown National Parks movement, which encourages people to turn the spaces around their homes into opportunities for conservation. TALKBACK WITH BEN FAIRBANK Ben Fairbank is an ecological landscape designer based on Cape Cod. His work focuses on helping people build better relationships with their land. After the film, Ben will answer audience questions and share practical ideas for: Creating habitat in the space you already have Choosing native trees and plants Rethinking common yard-care practices Supporting pollinators and other wildlife Removing invasive species TAKE HOME Free handouts and resources with information about native plants and trees for our area. Bring your questions. Whether you have a large property, a small yard, or just a little outdoor space, there are ways for everyone to make a difference.

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