Join Audubon Society of Rhode Island's dynamic duo, Katie Schortmann, Pollinator Wizard, and Rebecca Reeves, Stormwater Innovation Center Guru, on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm for an engaging exploration of how your yard can transform into both a stormwater sponge and a vibrant habitat. This interactive workshop will feature a live simulation demonstrating the connection between our outdoor spaces and local waterways. Snag some practical tips for creating rain gardens and constructing healthy habitats for pollinators, birds and other wild friends right at home. Discover ways to get involved in local initiatives and help foster positive change.

Learn more about the Audubon Pollinator Alliance HERE and the Stormwater Innovation Center HERE.

This workshop is part of the 2025 Yards Alive Living Landscapes Learning Series organized by Prickly Ed’s Cactus Patch as part of their mission to infuse life, vitality and meaning into area landscapes. Learn more about the series of workshops, view speaker bios and explore resources on the topic at www.pricklyeds/upcoming-events

Complete Events in this Series:

• Buzz Alert! Rhode Island’s Native Bees are in Trouble - Discover How to Help Them Right at Home - Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm
• The Art of Inspired Ecological Design - Thursday February 13 at 6:30 pm
• Reclaiming the Front Yard: Freedom from Convention - Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 pm
• Back to Class! The Science of Plants and Why it Matters in a Rapidly Changing World - Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm
• Bay-wise Landscapes Designed to Boost Biodiversity - Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm
• Creating Magical Outdoor Spaces Where Kids Can Thrive - Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
• The ABCs and 123s of Creating and Maintaining Living Landscapes - Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm