Learn how to make your land wildlife friendly
In an effort to share resources and people to guide Charlotte residents in taking better care of their land, Sustainable Charlotte has scheduled a walk in the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge with Mark Labarr on Wednesday, June 28, at 5 p.m.
Mark Labarr, a conservation biologist with the Audubon Society of Vermont, speaks to a group of neighbors on Lewis Creek Road about dealing with plant invasives and making their land more wildlife friendly.
Labarr, a conservation biologist with Audubon Vermont, will discuss work the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge Park has done to combat invasives and restore habitat health.
“We have bought into the idea that lawns sprinkled with beautiful exotic plants originating from foreign lands are aesthetically pleasing. They actually don’t do much to support the native species that we love to encounter or support the natural cycles we depend upon,” said Cathy Hunter of Sustainable Charlotte. “Fortunately, there are resources and people to guide us in taking better care of our land.”
The Charlotte Conservation Commission is co-hosting the event, and chair Maggie Cittarella will be on hand to answer questions. Mark Dillenbeck, town tree warden, will also be available to share information and his personal experience dealing with invasives.
This is a free event. Bring good walking shoes and bug protection. For more information, call Hunter at 802-355-0439.
Additional resources:
- To find native plants for our area
- To learn more about rewilding
- Pollinator Pathways
- Books by Douglas Tallamy available at the Charlotte Library — “Natures Best Hope” and “Bringing Nature Home.”