Are you aware that invasive plants destroy the ecosystems we are trying to protect by planting natives? Invasive trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and flowers crowd out forest ecosystems, out-compete natives, take over native plant habitats, and inhibit native plants from growing.
Protecting Biodiversity
Why Native Plants?
Why native plants? That’s a very important question. Given our deteriorating ecosystems and declining bird and insect populations from human activity, we need to step up and help Nature repair the damage.
What’s Wrong with My Swamp Milkweed?
Have you wondered what is causing milkweed leaves in your garden to look diseased? The discoloration on the milkweed in the photo looks like a disease, but is actually caused by ground level ozone (GLO). GLO is a combination of pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, chemical plants, and refineries.
Protecting Birds from Pesticides Workshop
On Thursday, April 11th, 2024, Marion Yaglinski gave a presentation to the Audubon Society, Bird Town PA and WeConservePA on how to protect birds from pesticides. Marion co-founded Transition Town […]
Garlic Mustard: A Garden Menace
Once garlic mustard gets a roothold in your yard, you can kiss native plants goodbye. It kills natives by aggressively monopolizing light, moisture, nutrients and soil. It even secretes chemicals that kill soil organisms other plants need to grow.
What’s a Pollinator to Do?
What’s a pollinator to do when toxic pesticides are used in their living area? That’s a question we are deeply concerned about in Media, PA. We are a Bee City and a Bird Town, so we care very much about biodiversity.