Spriggly's Beescaping

Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
2024-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Course 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, are among the best pest managers, and diversity is a gardener’s best friend!
Additional Info:
“Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management” on August 12 is part of the Certified Pollinator Advocate Program launched in January 2024 by the Botanical Gardens of Asheville and Bee City USA Asheville. The BGA and BCU-AVL will jointly offer this series of 12 monthly classes covering pollination ecology topics and leading to certification as a Pollinator Advocate.
All 12 classes will be offered in 2024, and repeated in 2025 so individuals may complete the certification and become a pollinator advocate over 2 years. To become a “C.P.A.” individuals will complete 12 classes, plus complete 2 volunteer opportunities with Bee City USA-Asheville. Learn more and register for individual courses or the entire series* at ashevillebotanicalgardens.org/become-a-certified-pollinator-advocate/.
*Individual courses are $25, the entire series of 12 courses is $200 for members of The Botanical Gardens and $250 for non-members.

Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Reems Creek Nursery, 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC, 28787, United States
In this class, participants will learn about the pollinators, predators, prey, and pests found in the environment and methods to work with the ecosystem rather than against it. Chemicals should never be needed when proper Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is used. Participants will explore the necessary steps to create a Pollinator-Friendly IPM plan that is perfect for their space and focuses on cultural, mechanical, and biological methods rather than chemical methods, even organic ones.

Bullington Gardens: Native Bee Adult Program
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Honeybees are a well-known pollinator, but have you ever heard of mason bees, one of our more efficient pollinators? Or learned more about the bumble bee, known for its “buzz pollination” that helps flowers bee more productive? Join us to learn more about the native bees in our area and why it’s so critical that we support them.

Bullington Gardens: Native Bees Family Program
2024-06-15 10:00 - 22:30 | Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Kids ages 5-10 are welcome as Jill and Brannen from Spriggly’s Beescaping introduce kids to native bees and other spectacular pollinators! We will read our book, Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee and then lead a kid-friendly craft to help create habitat for native bees! Jill Jacobs and Brannen Basham.

Planting for Pollinators Garden Party
2024-04-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Congregational Church of Tryon, 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, 28786, United States
Creating a pollinator garden requires more than just planting flowers, although those are a great start! Learn how to create a pollinator garden that provides forage and habitat year round for a variety of pollinators, along with other beneficial insects and animals. Discover which Integrated Pest Management practices can be applied to your pollinator garden that remove the need for pesticides, including herbicides and fungicides. Learn this content on a special indoor/outdoor presentation that will explore updates to be made to the existing gardens at the Congregational Church of Tryon.

Rain Gardens & Drainage Solutions
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:30 | NC
Explore common drainage problems found in and around gardens and yards. Review multiple techniques to slow, control, and minimize stormwater runoff, such as catch basins, french drains, and rain gardens. Learn which native plants are the best to deal with water issues and discover how your rain garden can double as a pollinator garden.

Laurel Park Bee City Presentation | Presentation & Movie
2024-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Flat Rock Cinema, 2700-D Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
This program is brought to you by the Bee City Committee of Laurel Park. The committee, guided by the Xerces Society, recognizes, supports and encourages pollinator conservation. Join us for the two-part presentation.
Part 1
“Queen of the Sun” is an alternative look at the global bee crisis. The film explores a catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive. It reveals the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
Part 2
Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs are owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping. In this presentation, learn about the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America and approaches you can use in everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and full Cinema menu will be available for purchase.
To register, please email Laurel Park Town Clerk Tamara Amin (tamin@laurelpark.org).
This event is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited of Hendersonville.

Blue Ridge Naturalist Network Presentation | Native Bees and the Habitats They Require
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | UNCA Reuter Center, Reuter Center, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC, 28804
The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network is pleased to present a workshop by Spriggly’s Beescaping. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Learn approaches you can take in your everyday gardening to make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you. This program is free and open to the public in person or on Zoom. The link will be available at brnnetwork.org shortly before the event.

Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | All About Bees
2024-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Course 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.
Additional Info:
“All About Bees” on April 8 is part of the Certified Pollinator Advocate Program launched in January 2024 by the Botanical Gardens of Asheville and Bee City USA Asheville. The BGA and BCU-AVL will jointly offer this series of 12 monthly classes covering pollination ecology topics and leading to certification as a Pollinator Advocate.
All 12 classes will be offered in 2024, and repeated in 2025 so individuals may complete the certification and become a pollinator advocate over 2 years. To become a “C.P.A.” individuals will complete 12 classes, plus complete 2 volunteer opportunities with Bee City USA-Asheville. Learn more and register at ashevillebotanicalgardens.org/become-a-certified-pollinator-advocate/.

Gardening for Life Celebration 2024
2024-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Polk County High School, 319 Hatley Dr, Columbus, NC, 28722, United States
Event Details:
The GFL Celebration on March 30 from 12-5PM is a free community event celebrating ways we can all make a difference to preserve and protect biodiversity in the Carolina Foothills and beyond. Join us for a day of discovery, of surprise and of lively community conversations. Enjoy speakers and exhibiting, with a booth from Spriggly’s Beescaping!
Additional Info:
This event will take place at the Polk County High School. Learn more at gardeningforlifeproject.org/gfl-celebration.

Spriggly's Exhibit Booth | Winding Stair Farm Birthday Celebration
2024-03-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
There will be live music, food, giveaways, local experts, a raffle and a plant sale! Spriggly’s will provide an exhibit booth and will be selling their various products and services. Spriggly’s will also provide a book reading of their children’s book, Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee!

Organic Grower's School | Planting for Pollinators Day Two
2024-03-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Mars Hill University, 100 Athletic St., Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
Please note: This event is part of the much larger Organic Grower’s School conference and registration is required. Details below:
Course Details:
Not all plants are created equal! Learn how to discern the best plants to support and attract your region’s widest variety of wildlife. We’ll review bloom shapes, leaf chemicals, planting tips, and other best practices. Participants will also learn how native plants benefit the ecosystem and combat drainage issues and erosion.
Have two chances to catch Spriggly’s course, “Planting for Pollinators: Size, Shape, and Scope” on Saturday, March 9 and again from 9-10:30AM on Sunday, March 10, each day from 9-10:30AM.
Additional Info
The Organic Grower’s School conference is March 8-10, and options to register for the full event, the weekend, or a singular day are available. The cost varies depending upon registration type.
To learn more, please visit organicgrowersschool.org/spring-conference to learn more.

Organic Grower's School | Planting for Pollinators Day One
2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Mars Hill University, 100 Athletic St., Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States

Saluda Library Speaker Series | Native Pollinators and the Habitats They Require
2024-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Saluda Library, 44 W. Main St., Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
Course Details
This course explores the beneficial creatures in your backyard through an exploration of the habitats needed to help pollinators survive and thrive. This talk, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at the Saluda Library, will take a deep dive into the life cycles of native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, birds, and more. Participants will learn how to care for your space throughout the year to support the widest diversity of creatures.
This event is free and does not require pre-registration.
Host and Contact Details:
The Saluda Library Speaker Series is made possible thanks to our partnership with Conserving Carolina, and a generous Free Community Events grant from Polk County Community Foundation.
Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org for more information.
