Saluda Library Speaker Series | Native Pollinators and the Habitats They Require

Saluda Library 44 W. Main St., Saluda, NC, 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,…

Organic Grower’s School | Planting for Pollinators Day One

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic St., Mars Hill, NC, 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…

Organic Grower’s School | Planting for Pollinators Day Two

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic St., Mars Hill, NC, 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…

Spriggly’s Exhibit Booth | Winding Stair Farm Birthday Celebration

Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 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!

Free

Gardening for Life Celebration 2024

Polk County High School 319 Hatley Dr, Columbus, NC, 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…

Free

Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | All About Bees

The Botanical Garden at Asheville 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 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"…

Cost Varies

Blue Ridge Naturalist Network Presentation | Native Bees and the Habitats They Require

UNCA Reuter Center Reuter Center, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC

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…

Free

Laurel Park Bee City Presentation | Presentation & Movie

Flat Rock Cinema 2700-D Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC, 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…

Rain Gardens & Drainage Solutions

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.

$5 – $20