With Karim Gharbi, Entomologist and CSU Denver Extension Horticulture Agent

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 7:30 to 8:30pm | Zoom

The ecology of a Denver backyard garden might be more complicated than you think. And what about the effects of the drought? Entomologist and CSU Denver Extension Horticulture Agent Karim Gharbi will share some secrets of urban insect life that you might not know, which can help you better manage your property to support diverse insect life.

 Why non-native insects are not always a bad thing?
How to better prepare nesting and resting soil for ground-dwelling insects?
 What maligned insect is not the killer you think it is?
What insects should you not be purchasing mail order and which one works?
What's as important as planting for pollen?
Why the drought might help gardeners battling Japanese beetles?

 Everyone is invited - a family friendly online-event