Ongoing Educational Opportunities

This list shows all public events. Please note that we have many more public events scheduled from July-December. More information will be added soon. Stay tuned! We also offer private events for garden clubs, neighborhoods, and more that are not open to the public or listed on this calendar. Please learn more about scheduling Spriggly's…

Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions | Organic Grower’s School Half-Day Workshop

Presentation Name: Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions Presentation Details: Discover the incredible benefits of native plants and what they can do for the environment. From supporting local ecosystems to battling drainage issues and erosion, increasing the diversity of native plants has never been more important. Finally, explore how best to manage your outdoor spaces without…

All About Our Native Bees | AVL Botanical Garden Pollinator Advocate Course

Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United States

Details: Hundreds of bee species are native to our Western North Carolina mountains. Pollen is their only source of protein, that’s why they actively–not accidentally–collect it. No wonder bees are considered the best pollinators in the temperate world! This class explores their life cycles, nesting habits and floral preferences. This presentation is part of the…

Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management | AVL Pollinator Advocate Course Series

Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United States

Presentation Details: Sometimes the cure can seem worse than the disease. So it is with pesticides for insects, funguses and invasive exotic weeds. This class provides pointers on defining what is truly a pest and when and how to manage it with the least harm to pollinators. PREVIEW: Insects sometimes viewed as pests, like wasps,…