From Canopy to Ground Layer: Building Soft Landings with Keystone Plants for Pollinators
First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, MA, United StatesThis presentation explores the powerful connection between keystone plants and the insects that depend on them. You’ll learn how to implement “Soft Landings” in landscapes of all scales from home gardens to larger sites. This innovative habitat design and management strategy focuses on creating lush, drought-tolerant mini-ecosystems beneath native trees to support pollinators throughout their life cycles. Participants will learn what defines a pollen specialist, discover examples of these fascinating bee-plant relationships, and understand how keystone plants function as foundational species in our ecosystems. You’ll benefit from practical strategies on site preparation, herbicide considerations, and building a resilient plant matrix […]