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…

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…

Presentation Name: Native Bees and the Habitats They Require By Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs, Spriggly’s Beescaping Presentation Details: Pollinators are essential for our survival. Did you know that there…

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…

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…

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…