Join your neighbors at the Goodsell Ridge Preserve for a fun garden workshop with the Grand Isle County Natural Resources Conservation District and SHLT!

Discover how to grow a garden that stands up to drought, flooding, and more. Led by Dorothy Kinney-Landis, master gardener and landscape ecologist, this interactive session will explore practical strategies for water management, soil health, and the integration of diverse plant species to support a healthy, thriving garden. Food, fun, and door prizes will be provided.

Please RSVP at TinyURL.com/IsleLaMotteBlockParty

Speaker Profile: Dorothy grew up in Southeastern Vermont and moved north to attend the University of Vermont where she obtained an B.S. in Environmental Studies. Her degree focused on ecological agriculture and food systems, and while pursuing her degree she began working on farms and quickly fell in love with growing food and tending to productive landscapes. Since graduating, she has worked on diversified vegetable farms in the Burlington area. Through her studies and work, Dorothy became interested in ecological landscape design and planning, especially in relation to agricultural landscapes, leading her to pursue an M.S. in Ecological Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design. Outside of her work, Dorothy enjoys doing pottery, hiking, gardening, cooking, and canning tomatoes on the hottest days of the summer.

Location: We’ll be meeting in the Goodsell Ridge Preserve’s Conservation Barn and Visitor Center. For more information about Goodsell Ridge, please visit the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust’s webpage

The Conservation Barn and Visitor Center at Goodsell Ridge