Creating an Ecological Garden

Learn how to create a habitat that provides year-round food, shelter, and support for pollinators, birds, and other beneficial species. Explore essential elements such as food and water sources, shelter and nesting sites, and ways to protect the habitat by building healthy soil, removing invasive plants, avoiding chemicals, minimizing nighttime light, and reducing lawn areas. See the visual beauty of a thriving habitat through the seasons.

Amy Meltzer
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.

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Ecological Garden
Starts Wed, Oct 7th 2026 7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Arlington High School
Price: $35.00 Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
  • Amy Meltzer
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Wed, Oct 7th 2026 7:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington High School
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