Native plants provide an abundance of resources for inse cts, bird and animal life. The beneficial relationship between native plants and the wildlife that relies on them has been well established. Come to this talk to learn how selecting even a few Califor nia native plants for a garden or restoration plot can make a significant difference in the overall populations of beneficial insects and animals. Gardeners with little experience can add&nb sp;to a local pollinator pathway to support these critters as the y browse our neighborhoods. You may even find success in potted p lants on patios or balconies. These scattered oases can become pollina tor hubs of sorts, further boosting populations of insects, lizar ds, birds and other animals.
The talk will be accompanied by a slideshow that includes numerous photos revealing the many relati onships between California native plants and the insects and animals t hat rely on them.
John Kehoe is a longti me member of CNPS and sees himself as a California Naturalist, a citiz en scientist, an occasional docent and an environmental advocate. He&n bsp;frequently volunteers at Grassroots Ecology habitat restoration ev ents and various CNPS functions. You might see him at BioBlitz events as well. His research interests include studying insects, plants and e cosystems with a passion for our native bees. He shares these interest s by way of his photography on Flickr and iNaturalist.
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