While there are many factors that have played into the decline of native pollinators, a significant issue is simply loss of habitat. Cathy Lucero, Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator, will talk about how we can better utilize the habitat that still exists or capture the potential of areas used for other things. She will convey new thinking that is sweeping the nation about incorporating pollinator habitat into some of the most unexpected places. Lucero will show the strategic approach Clallam County is using on County managed land to multi-task and build resiliency on a landscape scale and will provide information on how to get involved.

Find a direct Zoom link here  or join the presentation by phone by calling (253) 215-8782 and using Meeting ID: 999 5145 3743, Passcode: 642693.

Cathy Lucero has been the coordinator for the Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Board for the past twenty-four years. She studied botany at the University of Washington but finished with a degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University through the Huxley Program. Lucero was awarded the Outstanding Invasive Species Leadership Award from National Invasive Species Council for her facilitation of an Olympic Peninsula wide working group collaborating to control invasive plants across jurisdictional boundaries. A longtime resident of Clallam County, she loves her job because there are always new and interesting plants to learn about, beautiful places to go, and wonderful people to meet.

Green Thumb Education Series Presentations are held from 12 to 1 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of most months. Talks are currently only being offered by online streaming, due to current social distancing concerns with COVID-19. Please see instructions for accessing the live stream. Presentations and associated printed materials will be archived on the local articles and archived presentations portion of our website. These events are free, but donations to help support the WSU Clallam County Extension Master Gardener program are appreciated.