BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219052@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260901T062732Z DTSTART:20261110T120000Z DTEND:20261110T130000Z SUMMARY:Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (i n person) DESCRIPTION:Are you unsure about when to cut back dormant plants or how m any leaves to leave behind? Perhaps you’\\;ve heard about stem-nesti ng bees or insects that overwinter in fallen foliage and want to support them. Traditional garden practice dictated raking leaves and cutting ever ything back to “\\;tidy up”\\; before winter. Today\\, delaying cutbacks and leaving fallen leaves has become more common as gardeners a ppreciate plants’ unique winter beauty and prioritize wildlife. The bes t approach depends on your landscape goals and priorities\\, and this ses sion will help you navigate seasonal cutbacks and leaf management. Join S hannon Currey\\, education and outreach at Izel Native Plants\\, to learn strategies that support local wildlife while maintaining a landscape tha t looks cared for and intentional. This description is for the in-person attendance option—register separately to attend virtually.\\nFee: Free\ \; registration required.\\nParking: Parking fees apply.\\nLocation: Pelh am-Cullen Classroom inside the Barnes Welcome Center. A recording will be shared with all registrants.\\nAccessibility: This program takes place s eated in an indoor location accessible via paved surfaces and equipped wi th a hearing loop\\, which transmits sound directly to hearing aids and c ochlear implants with a T-coil setting. Accessible restrooms are availabl e onsite.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/durham/events /rethinking-seasonal-cleanup-why-less-can-be-more-for-wildlife-in-person- -2026-11-10 LOCATION:gardens.duke.edu URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/durham/events/rethinking-seasonal-cleanup-why-less-can-be-more-for-wildlife-in-person--2026-11-10 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR