Green roofs do far more than beautify our urban landscapes. They are quiet powerhouses shaping the ecological, agricultural, and energetic future of our cities. Drawing on more than 20 years of research in green roofs, local foods, native plant systems, pollinator ecology, and rooftop agrivoltaics, Jennifer Bousselot will reveal how these resilient systems enhance urban life in ways we are only beginning to fully understand. We will explore how food crops, native plants, and rooftop solar can contribute to urban food resiliency, biodiversity, and renewable energy generation.

Jennifer Bousselot, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University.