Trees Atlanta

Speaker Series: Thriving with Native Plants in Atlanta

 Dates

Tuesday, March 26, 7-8:30PM

Location

Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse

Professor Boykin, an expert on soil microbiology and vermicomposting, helps get us ready for spring planting season with an introduction to planting native species, what to prepare, how to start, and site composition that can be applied in areas ranging from acres to porches. Learn the basics of sustainable agriculture and everything you need to start thriving with native plants in Atlanta's urban forest, including soil microbiology, macro and micro invertebrates, agroforestry, planting culture.

About the Presenter: Niamke Shropshire-Boykin is an Atlanta, GA based regenerative soil and earth scientist, agricultural researcher, urban farmer, and college professor committed to healing ecosystems through bioremediation. Expert in both soil microbiology and vermicomposting, he currently teaches at Atlanta Technical College in Southwest Atlanta.