Monika Maekle will talk about the importance of selecting native plants that contribute in multiple ways to the ecosystem, beyond being aesthetically pleasing. This is the topic of her new book, Plants with Purpose: Twenty-five Ecosystem Multitaskers. Find out more about the native plants that help sustain wildlife, provide health benefits and/or serve as food services, among other benefits. If attending in person, no advance registration is required and the meeting room doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please register here if you wish to attend the online meeting.