Topic: Ecology

Shawn Greenfield of Wildflower Farm describes xeriscaping, a more sustainable form of gardening which uses native plants and flowers that require little water. Shawn takes us through a number of local xeric plants including the Sea Holly, Colorado Mountain Holly, Zauschneria and Common Sage.

The Vail Symposium hosted its annual Mushroom Foray and Feast with Bill Windsor of the Colorado Mycological Society. Bill took a group of curious fungiphiles and newcomers into the woods to search for edible mushrooms and offered tips for discovering and identifying the delicious dirt dwelling treats. The trick seems to be looking for low areas, where water gathers.

Robin Nash is one of many artists with a unique interpretation of Mother Earth. See what she had to offer the Mother Earth exhibit in Eagle in July 2008.