The NC Sierra Club Foothills Group and Wild Ones of Central North Carolina are pleased to invite you to this very exciting program.
On June 13, 2024, Dr. Shaleen Miller, Sustainability Director for the City of Winston-Salem presents Natural Landscapes for Healthy Ecosystems. In her presentation, Dr. Miller will provide an overview of the role of the Department of Sustainability for the City of Winston Salem protecting the environment and fostering the healthy growth of the city.
Dr. Miller will discuss the critical role green spaces play in fostering the ecosystem resilience of the city and the health of its inhabitants.
Dr. Miller will describe the new ordinance of the City of Winston Salem that allows to expand residential allowances to maintain Natural Landscape Areas, an initiative that she has spearheaded. In her presentation she will describe the requirements of this initiative and why native plants are so very important.
This program will be held at the Historic Bethabara Visitor Center located at 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
Refreshments start at 6:30. The lecture starts at 7pm.
This event is free to the public. However, registration is recommended to secure seating. This is the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natural-landscapes-for-healthy-ecosystems-with-dr-shaleen-miller-tickets-918731539767.