About this event
Are bugs bugging you? Rodents wreaking havoc? You're not alone! Pests plague every garden, big and small. Join Emily as she shares how pests are managed at the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum -- a space shared by many people, plants, and animals -- and takes questions about your garden concerns.
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Guest speaker
Emily Mueller Plant Health Care Specialist @ United States Capitol Grounds and ArboretumG
Dr. Emily Mueller has a masters and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she researched insect-transmitted plant diseases and sustainable pest management. After working for five years with North Carolina State University extension, Emily is now the Plant Health Care Specialist with the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum.
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Team member
Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic GardenT
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Team member
Elizabeth Barton (she/her) Volunteer Coordinator & Education Specialist @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
