Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems

Fallen leaves, decaying logs, and dead-headed flowers nurture overwintering birds, pollinators, fireflies, turtles, and other wildlife. But . . . it's all so messy! How can we manage the practical and aesthetic concerns that arise when we keep autumn materials on home or community properties?

Learn how landscape designer Kathy Connolly experimented for several years with leaves and stems in her own yard. She’ll share what she learned about careful plant selection, plant care, timing, and the role of design in the winter landscape.

An extensive reference document accompanies this talk.

Sponsored by Farmington, CT, Land Trust, at Wilcox-Bushley Homestead Environmental Education Center.