FREE MONTHLY VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

TOPIC: Building Resilient Landscapes

Thursday, April 11th

12 PM - 1 PM

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Description: 

In the changing world in which we find ourselves, it behooves us to build resiliency into every landscape. The days of landscapes dedicated to beauty alone are passing. People are demanding ecologically sensitive landscapes; they want reduced lawn, reduced maintenance, and greater wildlife value. Join Dan Jaffe Wilder, author, and the Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation for a discussion about resilient landscapes. From choosing native plants, to dealing with weeds, to the problem that is the American Lawn Dan will touch on numerous challenges and solutions to building resiliency into every landscape.  

Presenter Bio's:

Dan Jaffe Wilder is an ecologist, horticulturist, and botanist with over fifteen years’ experience working with native plants and their associated ecology. His work has ranged from classrooms to nurseries to botanical gardens to wildlife refuges specializing in native plant ecology, propagation, wildlife habitat construction, and native edible landscapes. Dan is currently the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation whose mission is to protect, enhance, and expand wildlife through conservation, education, and support. A prolific photographer and author Dan’s book Native Plants for New England Gardens was released in 2018. *MACC Sells this book in its online store. 

FREE TO ATTEND - Read below on how to attend. 

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To Join the webinar:

• Webinar is scheduled on Thursday, April 11th at 12 Noon - 1 PM

• To attend, click REGISTER and receive in email with login information to attend. 

• Once in the room, type your first and last name, and affiliation to introduce yourself. Enjoy the program.  
  

By Telephone (attendees with computer with no speakers):

• Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 720 707 2699
  

For smartphone or tablet users:

• Download the Zoom Webinar app and conveniently attend through your smart device anywhere!

Please, wait patiently for the meeting host to allow your entrance to the webinar.  Once your request has been granted, the meeting room will load onto your screen.

Once in the meeting room:

• All attendees are automatically muted and will only be given audio rights if the instructor requests.
• Questions and interaction will be through the Zoom Chat Pod.
• If you cannot see the chat pod, simply hover your mouse over the bottom or top of your screen and a task bar will pop-up with the chat icon. Only use the chat pod to ask questions during the session.

As a reminder, throughout the program, webinar participants can expect to:

• View webinar video on your computer, tablet, or smartphone screen;
• Hear webinar audio via your computer’s speakers, your headset, or your telephone (your choice);
• Ask webinar-related questions via the chat pod; icon is located at the bottom of the screen

To optimize your webinar experience:
*Ideally: Use a wired internet connection - it’s more stable than a wireless connection;

• Always be sure you have all other non-essential applications on your computer closed during the session