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.…
Planting for Pollinators Garden Party
Congregational Church of Tryon 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesCreating 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…
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 StatesKids 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…
Bullington Gardens: Native Bee Adult Program
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHoneybees 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…
Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
Reems Creek Nursery 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesIn 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…
Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
The Botanical Garden at Asheville 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesCourse 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…