plant by numbers:
using native plants to attract bees, birds, butterflies and other beneficial creatures
Speaker: Denise Ellsworth
Date & Time: April 22, 2025 @ 7pm Location: Goodyear Heights Lodge - West Room Goodyear Heights Metro Park 2077 Newton Street Akron OH 44305 Biography:
Denise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of Entomology, a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work, Denise supports and teaches beekeepers, farmers, gardeners and others across the state through a variety of workshops, webinars, written materials and electronic resources. Before coming to Entomology, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources county extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture, integrated pest management and environmental education. She was also the Garden Writer for the Akron Beacon Journal from 1994 to 2014. In addition to chasing bees, Denise enjoys gardening, cycling and hiking the towpath trail along the Tuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. |
Abstract:
OSU Pollinator Education Program Director Denise Ellsworth will share her knowledge from the OSU Bee Lab and introduce the Plant by Numbers Garden Guides, featuring plants that support birds, butterflies, and other pollinators |