The Van Buren Conservation District hosted its second Backyard Symposium in February 2022 to help folks further transform yards into a haven with the environment in mind.

We welcome back Michigan State University Extension's Chris Imler for the second year in a row to discuss garden pests. Does your garden pest plan sound something like this, “Wait for bugs to show up, try to identify them, spray them with something from the store”? In this presentation, you will discover how to easily upgrade your pest management techniques and save hours each season on scouting and spraying. Join us as we learn the basics of predator insect dynamics and how to put nature’s best killers to work guarding your prized flowers and vegetables.