Jersey Friendly Yards Conference

The 2025 Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference, themed “Don’t Let These Garden Visitors Bug You!”, will highlight the complex and essential roles insects play in our yards and ecosystems.

Keynote speaker Dr. Dan Duran will reveal the immeasurably important ways insects keep ecosystems functioning, reminding us that all life on Earth depends on them in more ways than we often realize. He will also share practical approaches for conserving insect diversity through the landscapes we plant.

Plenary speaker Sabrina Tirpak will then take us deep into the world of bark and ambrosia beetles: tiny yet powerful insects with ancient farming practices dating back over sixty million years.

Her talk will cover their biology, the damage they cause to trees, their role in spreading diseases, and how climate extremes influence their presence in New Jersey.

From common native species to invasive newcomers, participants will gain valuable insights into integrated pest management and plant health care.

Registration is required. Check out https://www.jerseyyards.org/events/2025-conference/ for more information!