Come learn about the natural history of this region and how your yard fits into the landscape. Join us Wednesday, April 24th, and you’ll walk away with tips for selecting and caring for the trees and shrubs in your yard, as well as steps for removing and replacing buckthorn and other woody invasive plants.
Melissa Custic is the Chicago Region Trees Initiative Specialist, managing projects developed by inter-agency work groups and helping the Chicago Region become the greenest, most livable, most resilient region in the North America. Melissa holds a Master’s degree in Plant Biology and Conservation from
Northwestern University and years of experience in research, education, and project management.