Life in Motion: Pollinators, Wildlife and Food Webs
Between plants, insects, animals and people, farms are full of realationships that in early summer are alive with motion.
Join us on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30pm-7:45pm for the second part of the four part Rooted Conversations Speaker Series at Crown Point Ecology Center.
This conversation highlights the pollinators and wildlife that keep food systems functioning, from familiar to the often overlooked, and explores how their presence shapes the health of our landscapes and harvests.
Building upon our May session, Living Soil: The Hidden World That Feeds Us, we'll look at the food webs that connect fields, farms, and wild spaces, what what it means to farm and live in partnership with the natural world.
Led by speaker Denise Ellsworth, together we'll explore why protecting pollinators and habitat matters, not just for biodiversity, but for resilient food systems and thriving communities.
About The Speaker:
Denise Ellsworth is the Program Director of Pollinator Education at The Ohio State University Extension, where she leads a wide range of education and outreach programs focused on honey bees, wild bees, and other vital pollinators. With a deep passion for pollinator conservation, Denise works to connect communities, gardeners, farmers, and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to protect and support pollinator health.
Her programs cover everything from bee biology and habitat creation to sustainable practices that enhance pollinator diversity and resilience. Denise’s work empowers people of all ages to understand the crucial role pollinators play in ecosystems and food production, inspiring action that benefits both the environment and local agriculture.
Through hands-on workshops, community events, and collaborative partnerships, Denise brings science to life, fostering appreciation and stewardship of pollinators across Ohio and beyond.