Red Barn Event - Good Plants for Good Bugs

Native plants aren't only beautiful, they're also essential for pollinators! Species like bees, butterflies, and other helpful invertebrates rely on these plants for food, habitat, and more. Our presenter, Angie Orpet from the Xerces Society, will discuss collaborative efforts made by Washington growers to conserve these important species. She'll discuss how planting native plants and creating pollinator habitat on working lands can assist with crop production.
About the Presenter:
Angie Orpet works for the Xerces Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to invertebrate conservation. She has been collaborating with farmers since 2016 to help with resource needs in perennial and annual crops. Angie has worked at Washington State University at the Tree Fruit Research Station and with Foster Creek Conservation District prior to her job with Xerces. She is very excited about native plants and credits much of her learning about Washington's flora to her involvement with the Washington Native Plant Society.