Speaker: Todd Bittner, Director of Natural Areas, Cornell Botanic Gardens & Lecturer, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Traditional turfgrass lawns offer no native biodiversity, are sources of air and water pollution, and require significant maintenance. Bittner will discuss a visionary lawn paradigm shift – one where lush, low-growing native grasses and forbs take center stage. We will explore the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn, from its inception to the multitude of benefits it brings, and the invaluable lessons it can teach us.