Building Backyard Biodiversity – August 23, 2026


Sunday, August 23, 2026
1–2:30 pm
Free for All

Are you itching to build a beautiful and biodiverse habitat garden to support treasured wildlife? You can start today by being an ecological gardener!

In this presentation with Eylse Jurgen, you'll gain insight from the ‘5 E’s of Ecological Gardening’ to get your space planned and buzzing. Whether your canvas is a 10 sq. ft. balcony or a monoculture of mowed lawn grass, be inspired to rebuild biodiversity in your piece of the planet.
 

This program is part of the Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours. Advance registration is required. 

Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours

In 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, Adkins Arboretum received funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) to provide outreach and education to local Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and the general public, supporting environmentally friendly landscaping practices. 

This series was developed by building on the Naturally Better Landscaping project, in partnership with ShoreRivers, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Pickering Creek, Phillips Wharf, and Wild Ones. It is offered free of charge thanks to funding from CBT and Queen Anne’s County, and open to the general public.

Meet Your Instructor

Eylse Jurgen