For generations, nature has always left the leaves, allowing ecosystems to thrive. Fallen leaves enrich the soil, regulate moisture, provide winter insulation, and create habitats for crucial wildlife. Yet today, concerns over safety and aesthetics drive many senior living communities to remove them. See how Lathrop is “leaving its leaves!”
At the April 4th, 2024 SSAFE General Committee Meeting, our guest speaker, Doug Tallamy, mentioned a way to protect pollinator habitat while maintaining a manicured appearance. Click the link above to read more, see photos, watch a video, and down the instructions for Larval Landings developed by Peter Keilty from Bees for All.
The following arboretum report was presented at the December 12th 2021 SSAFE General Meeting by Ben James from Kendal at Crosslands.
Several SSAFE Chapter communities have thriving arboretums while some are in the initial application process. Learn more by reading this fact sheet (downloadable PDF available.)
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