Gardening in a Changing Climate: Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines for a Warmer Future

Native trees, shrubs and vines are not only beautiful and versatile—they are also cornerstones of local ecosystems, offering food and shelter for a host of birds, mammals, and insects. However, many of the native species we are familiar with are no longer good landscape choices as the climate changes. We must be proactive, promoting and planting species that will thrive in this new environment. In this online talk, Bill Cullina, the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, will showcase beautiful southern natives that show great promise in the rapidly warming Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

A Zoom link will be sent to all participants in advance of the program.

Event cost: Morris Arboretum & Gardens members - $25 | Non-members - $30

Speakers

Bill Cullina

Bill Cullina is the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum. Under his leadership, the Arboretum is implementing a new five-year Strategic Plan, which includes finalizing and starting the implementation of the organization's new 10-year Master Plan.

Cullina has extensive experience in public garden leadership, fundraising, education, and horticulture, and is a well-known author and lecturer. He is a recognized authority on North American native plants and has won several awards, including the Scott Medal and the Award of Excellence from Garden Clubs of America.