Bee Lawns: Creating A Pollinator-Friendly Yard In Suburbia

Presented by Jeremy "Moose" Rappaport, Land Manager at Riverside Park (Milwaukee, WI) and National Board Secretary of Wild Ones. Many thanks to the Milwaukee Public Market for hosting this presentation! In this informative and engaging presentation, Jeremy explores the evolution of the American lawn and offers practical, science-based steps homeowners can take to support pollinators right in their own suburban yards. Learn about the surprising history of turf grass, the ecological cost of modern lawn care, and how simple changes, like integrating native plants and skipping your first spring mowing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your eco-friendly landscaping to the next level, this presentation offers practical steps that anyone can take to support pollinators and restore ecological health, right in your own backyard. Learn more and explore native garden designs: https://nativegardendesigns.wildones.org Discover Wild Ones: https://wildones.org #WildOnes #HabitatRestoration #Rewilding #NativePlants Correction: 17:18 "Mock Strawberry" is not native. Instead, Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) should have been listed.