CSUN-al Gardening Series: Busy Backyard Bugs, Hartmut Wisch, Saturday June 28, 9-11:00 a.m.
You may notice the insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawly critters inhabiting your yard or garden, but don't have any idea who they are or what they are doing there. Busy Backyard Bugs will answer many of your questions, as well as introduce you to some of the fascinating denizens of the suburban "jungle".
The class will be lead by Hartmut Wisch, a long-time volunteer at The Huntington Botanical Garden and Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Hartmut combines his interest in natural history with his hobby of macro photography, and via a PowerPoint presentation will share his insight into the activities of these industrious inhabitants of our yards and gardens.
According to CSUN Botanic Garden Manager, Brenda Kanno, "Insects, spiders, and other arthropods (animals with jointed skeletons) play key roles in assuring the health and productivity of gardens, whether it's pollinating flowers to produce fruit or eating harmful insects like aphids. Hartmut's presentation will enlighten us on the activities of these garden inhabitants."
Registration for the class is now open. The class is free; however, registration is required. To register, please e-mail botanicgarden@csun.edu; confirmation of registration will be sent by return email along with driving and parking directions and classroom location. For more information, call 818/677-3496.
