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Join Chris Teter, Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, and Connecticut Master Gardener, for this presentation to gain a deeper understanding of how you can use leaves in your surroundings, strategically placing them to enhance both beauty and ecological value. Chris will provide an exploration of the biology of leaves on trees and shrubs (and perennials!) during the autumn season, highlighting their significance in the natural ecosystem. He will then draw connections to the influence of these leaves in urban and suburban settings. Chris Teter is a Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, and Connecticut Master Gardener with a degree in Environmental Science and course work focusing on plant taxonomy and biology. His career has focused on obtaining knowledge of urban landscaping and maintenance principles to help restore society's most impacted environments. He is well versed in the dynamics between cost, effort, and results when it comes to organic landscape maintenance.