Soil Food Web topics focus on a biological approach to soil and plant health and/or microscopy applications in soil health education/applications.
Healthy native landscapes don’t begin above ground—they start in the soil. Join us for a fascinating, microscope-guided exploration of the soil food web, the complex underground ecosystem that powers native plant communities. From beneficial fungi that form root partnerships to tiny predators that balance soil populations, this talk reveals the often-overlooked organisms essential to plant health, nutrient cycling, and ecological restoration.
Ecological landscape design topics focus on understanding context, ecological succession, and design considerations when creating habitat, building soil health, working with HOAs, etc. One example description: We want it all: beautiful landscapes, thriving pollinators, and resilient habitats that actually help heal the planet. But truly ‘wild’ beauty starts beneath the surface. Join us to explore how ecological designers move beyond the conventional mindset to nurture life above and below ground. We’ll discuss how to eliminate toxic inputs by leveraging the complex relationships between native species, soil microbes, and local wildlife to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.
