Ep. 141: From Salsa Gardens to Ladybugs: Earth Month at MOA
About this episode
The episode discusses sustainability initiatives at Mall of America during Earth Month, featuring insights from project managers and landscapers.
April is Earth Month, and Mall of America celebrates with sustainability initiatives and unique traditions that bring nature indoors. In this episode, we’re joined by Maggie Boedigheimer, Strategic Project Specialist and Earth Month project manager, along with interior landscapers Tyler Stoehr-Good and James Everhart. Together, they share how thousands of plants are cared for throughout the Mall and why the annual tradition of releasing ladybugs into the plants inside Nickelodeon Universe plays an important role in sustainable plant care. We also explore Earth Month events, guided Earth Day Plant Tours, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps maintain one of the largest indoor landscaped environments in the country. 2:00 Introductions and Maggie’s, Tyler’s and James’ roles at MOA 5:45 All of the Earth Month activities and activations 9:00 The opportunities and challenges facing our 30,000+ live plants at MOA 13:20 How plants are chosen for specific locations within MOA 15:15 Trying the various fruits and vegetables grown inside Nickelodeon Universe 17:00 All about the live Ladybug release – the public is welcome to join in! 20:00 Vintage Fest returns to the Mall for Earth Month…
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