Designing For Pollinators: Lecture & Honey Tasting
Governor Hickenlooper has declared June as Colorado Pollinator Month! ASLA Colorado is hosting a lecture in downtown Denver to spread the awareness of pollinators and their value in the urban environment. Come get informed about this issue, registration includes a honey tasting and your own seed bomb.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Learn who our top pollinators are and what plants they like best.
- Learn how to incorparote pollinator habitat into every design.
- Learn strategies on how to converse with clients and educate them about pollinators.
SPEAKER BIO:
Deryn Davidson, MLA, CSU Horticultural Extention Agent
Deryn Davidson holds a B.S. in Horticulture from Colorado State University and a Master’s of Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona. Her passion for native plants and pollinators grew during her time as a horticulturist at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX. Currently, Deryn is the CSU Horticulture Extension Agent for Boulder County, a position in which she is able to help educate the public about the importance of pollinators and their habitat, good design, and responsible horticulture practices.
Please spread the word about this exciting topic that is relevant to all practitioners. Happy hour will follow at a nearby establishment, come join your fellow ASLA Colorado colleagues.