Planting for Diversity: Native Species In Urban Environments
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Ryan Metz will speak on the importance and function of diversity in age, structure, and genetics, not just species diversity. It's something that often gets overlooked in the site and specimen selection process. About the Speaker: Born and raised in NJ, Ryan went to Rutgers for a BSc in Natural Resource Management and Applied Ecology, MSc from Cranfield University in the UK in Land Reclamation and Restoration. They are currently operating their own consulting firm Eco-Logical Consultants. Since they were a kid, he's always been interested in nature and particularly enjoys the creative problem-solving necessary in urban ecology. Ryan has worked in the private and public sectors and has been a part of tree-planting operations throughout NJ, NYC, and Jersey City for over 14 years.