Hands-On Ecology - Working with Nature's Processes

This talk explores practical techniques for restoring disturbed sites and managing difficult species. Topics include soil restoration, ecological succession, and adaptive management of invasives like Japanese knotweed.


Erik Vegeto is a horticulturist and educator based in Western Massachusetts. Through his work with Earth Gardeners, he helps people restore biodiversity and beauty to managed landscapes. He holds a B.S. in Plant & Soil Science from UMass Amherst and brings years of field experience to his teaching.

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