Alum Creek is an important part of our com munity&mdash\;providing habitat for wildlife\, connecting neighborhoods to nature\, and carrying water through the heart of Central Ohio. But like m any urban waterways\, Alum Creek faces challenges that affect the health a nd diversity of the creek and the land along its banks.
\nLearn why invasive plants can disrupt ecosystems and how native plants support wildl ife\, protect soil\, and strengthen habitat. We&rsquo\;ll explore the heal th of the watershed and the role it plays in our local environment. You&rs quo\;ll learn about FACT (Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries) and its w ork\, as well as Green Bexley&rsquo\;s Habitat Restoration initiative and our partnership to remove invasive plants and restore native habitat. Most importantly\, we&rsquo\;ll share how community volunteers are making this work possible and how you can join us.
\nAbout the Speaker:
\nJerry Holloway \;was born in San An tonio\, Texas to a career military family and grew up all over the United States in different military bases. Holloway became environmentally concer ned while he was in the military assigned in Southeast Asia where he saw t he disastrous environmental effects of agent orange. Upon returning to the States\, Holloway went back to college in 1970 and experienced the very f irst Earth Day and made a commitment to work towards a better environment. He's been a Board member and volunteer with Friends of Alum Creek and Tri butaries (FACT) for 25 years. He has also represented FACT on the Central Ohio Watershed Council for 2 years. Jerry is currently an instructor for c ommunity backyards conservation workshops for the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation district and has been teaching classes for 7 years.
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