Discover the benefits of “leaving the leaves” in this informative class focused on creating healthier gardens and supporting local wildlife.
Learn how fallen leaves enrich soil, provide habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects, and help your garden thrive naturally. We'll discuss simple, eco-friendly practices for managing autumn leaves and how this small change can make a big impact on your backyard ecosystem.
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105, Throughout the Gardens
This program will take place partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suited for walking on uneven paths and through wet areas.
Instructor
Samantha Nestory
Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager and naturalist at Natural Lands' Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova. Nestory's prior experience includes working with Sarver Ecological, an ecological consulting firm, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens. She is passionate about native plants, ecological gardening, and insect conservation, and she is strongly committed to educating the public about these important issues.
