Ever wonder about those creatures that are crawling, flying, and eating their way through your garden?  Many of us use native plants to attract butterflies and bees, but what else might you find if you look closely? Join Dr. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm as she identifies the insects (and some other creatures) found in local gardens and offers a glimpse into their lives and ecological value.

If you are signed up for this talk and you place an order with Toadshade by Monday, March 17, Randi will bring your plants for pickup at the library on March 20. www.toadshade.com

About Randi

Dr. Randi Eckel has been working with native plants for over 40 years, and founded the mail-order native plant nursery Toadshade Wildflower Farm in 1996 to further public awareness and availability of native plants. A life-long naturalist, lover of nature, entomologist, and confirmed plant and ecology nerd, Randi specializes in the interactions between plants and other living things. She is known for her lively and engaging lectures and workshops on growing and propagating native plants, and offers interesting, nuanced information on the complex issues facing native plants and native plant communities. She is the past president (and is currently serving as the vice president) of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey.

The Monmouth County Library provides meeting space as a community service. The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event, the speaker, or the organization.

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