Pollinators of Pennsylvania and New Jersey

“Pollinator” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies – but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators of Pennsylvania and New Jersey that don’t get the spotlight and how our plant choices can promote these beneficial beauties in our gardens and green spaces.

This event is a partnership sponsored by Haverford College Arboretum, the Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden. At 2:00 p.m. there will be a free campus tour given by Haverford College Arboretum horticulturists. This lecture will take place in Sharpless Hall at Haverford College Arboretum and accompanied by light refreshments.

Speaker Biography: Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager and naturalist at Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova. Sam’s prior experience includes work with Sarver Ecological, an ecological consulting firm, and Morris Arboretum. She is passionate about native plants, ecological gardening and insect conservation, and she is strongly committed to educating the public about these important issues.