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…

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.…

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…

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…

Cost Varies

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…

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.…

$5 – $20

Planting for Pollinators Garden Party

Congregational Church of Tryon 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, 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…

Free

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…

Bullington Gardens: Native Bees Family Program

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 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…

$5

Bullington Gardens: Native Bee Adult Program

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 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…

$15

Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management

Reems Creek Nursery 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC, 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…

$25