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Join us and other partner organizations to celebrate birds, bees and more! Bee-More Birding event and workshop series is possible through a grant by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Urban Biodiversity: Soil, Trees, and Birds workshop led by U.S. Forest Service
When: Saturday, June 12, 2021 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Register: Fill out this form to sign up for the free workshop. Register by Friday, June 11, 2021 at 5pm EST.
Join us for an online workshop. Did you know that the biodiversity of the soil, the trees and the birds of the great state of Maryland are a apart of the natural spaces such as city parks, nature trails, lakes and streams, and city streets that provide a number environmental benefits? Biodiversity is important to city landscapes and rural areas. Taking care of the soil and the trees that need the earth to grow, reduces the urban heat island effect, improve air quality and reduce air temperatures through tree shade, thereby reducing energy use for cooling. The trees also provide a much needed habitat for wildlife. These are just some of the things you can learn about improving the biodiversity in your own back yard.
Meet the Speaker:
Quin Holifield is a soil scientist with three decades of experience in working for the USDA Forest Service. He career has led her to being an advocated for sustainable urban agricultural practices and urban community forestry, along with promoting STEM and environmental science education, and community engagement. As a graduate of Alabama A&M University with degrees in Zoology/Chemistry (BS), Plant and Soil Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) that focused on Forest Resources Management/ Forest Soil Chemistry from State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry ,she continues to be inspired by the need sound science on all aspects of the natural world and its complex connections with people to achieve decisions resulting in a healthy and sustainable future for present and future generations.
Urban Biodiversity: Soil, Trees, and Birds workshop led by U.S. Forest Service
When: Saturday, June 12, 2021 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Register: Fill out this form to sign up for the free workshop. Register by Friday, June 11, 2021 at 5pm EST.
Join us for an online workshop. Did you know that the biodiversity of the soil, the trees and the birds of the great state of Maryland are a apart of the natural spaces such as city parks, nature trails, lakes and streams, and city streets that provide a number environmental benefits? Biodiversity is important to city landscapes and rural areas. Taking care of the soil and the trees that need the earth to grow, reduces the urban heat island effect, improve air quality and reduce air temperatures through tree shade, thereby reducing energy use for cooling. The trees also provide a much needed habitat for wildlife. These are just some of the things you can learn about improving the biodiversity in your own back yard.
Meet the Speaker:
Quin Holifield is a soil scientist with three decades of experience in working for the USDA Forest Service. He career has led her to being an advocated for sustainable urban agricultural practices and urban community forestry, along with promoting STEM and environmental science education, and community engagement. As a graduate of Alabama A&M University with degrees in Zoology/Chemistry (BS), Plant and Soil Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) that focused on Forest Resources Management/ Forest Soil Chemistry from State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry ,she continues to be inspired by the need sound science on all aspects of the natural world and its complex connections with people to achieve decisions resulting in a healthy and sustainable future for present and future generations.
