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Native? Invasive? Exotic? Choose Eco-Logically

Native? Invasive? Exotic? Choose Eco-Logically Presented by Jean Ponzi – EarthWays Center Meet some WILD-ly wonderful plant choices that can help biodiverse our home landscapes and community spaces. In this engaging talk, Green Jean Ponzi explains why plant choices matter—to birds, bugs, people, and the ecosystems we all depend on. Learn how to tell the difference between native, invasive, and exotic plants, and why some attractive plants can become ecological problems. This presentation offers both practical guidance and ecological inspiration, helping gardeners, land stewards, and community members make more informed, eco-logical decisions. About the Presenter: Jean Ponzi serves as Green Resources Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. A 28-year veteran of the Garden’s EarthWays Center, Jean applies her sustainability expertise as manager of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, operator of the Garden’s Green Resources Info Service, and a leader with the regional BiodiverseCity St. Louis initiative. Jean also hosts Earthworms, an environmental interview show that has logged more than 33 years on KDHX St. Louis Independent Media as a volunteer community service. She is a highly sought-after speaker, writer, and media spokesperson, known for offering audiences actionable solutions grounded in ecological insight. Topics include: --Native vs. invasive vs. exotic plants --How plant choices affect wildlife and people --Biodiversity in home and community landscapes --Eco-logical gardening strategies