Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants
Get an overview of the biodiversity crisis and why gardening with native plants is essential for reversing species loss. Discover how native plants, insects, birds, and fungi have evolved together in vital relationships that support each other’s survival. Learn how cultivating native gardens using ecological practices can restore biodiversity, boost landscape resilience, and help slow climate change—all while creating a beautiful, thriving garden for you to enjoy.
Amy Meltzer
Instructor
Amy Meltzer is co-chair of the steering committee of the Mass Pollinator Network, is an active member of Grow Native Massachusetts, and is on the Research Team of Elders Climate Action. With a doctorate in psychology, Amy has retired from her psychotherapy practice and has been researching and gardening with native plants for over twelve years. She gardens in Cambridge and in the foothills of the Berkshires.
Gardening for Biodiversity
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Amy Meltzer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 4th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington High School |