Greetings People's Gardens!

Thanks to all who joined the “Native Plantings for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” networking call. Below and attached are a few highlights:

• People’s Garden Networking Call:
• • PG Networking Call Recording
  • Presentation and links (see attachments)
  • Check-out upcoming Xerces events or request staff to participate at an event or be a speaker.
• People’s Garden (PG) subgroup updates:
• • Native Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Survey: we encourage you to complete this survey to help us learn more about your experience establishing native habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects.
  • Discussion Board: Stephen Thomas Hatez in Georgia asked if People's Gardens have experience getting involved with nearby State & National Parks. The People’s Garden team is interested in learning about this as well! You can respond to this inquiry on the Discussion Board.
• USDA Social Media Highlight Opportunity: Share your planting story and be highlighted on USDA social media (Facebook, Instagram, X). Email SM.FP.Social@usda.gov with:
• • Subject: People's Garden Plant 2024
  • Include in the email your name, the name of your garden, your location (city/county and state), a photo or video with description of what is happening and image/video credit, and we may include your photos on our social media channels.
• Future People’s Garden Networking Call Topics: stay tuned for Zoom invites.
• • June 2024: Basics of Urban Soil Health, Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • August 2024: soilSHOP Toolkit, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  • October 2024: Community Garden Organizing and Structure, Cornell Extension