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…
Native Bees and the Habitats They Require | 12th Annual Gardeners’ Conference at High Rock Church
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…
Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions | Organic Grower’s School Half-Day Workshop
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…
All About Our Native Bees | AVL Botanical Garden Pollinator Advocate Course
Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesDetails: 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…
Celebrate Spring: A Gardening Symposium with the Mountain Ivy Garden Club
Rabun Civic Center 201 W. Savannah St., Clayton, GAPresentation Name: Native Bees & The Habitats They Require Presentation Details: In this workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to…
Mountain Life: Tackling Steep Banks and Drainage Issues
Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, United StatesStruggling with runoff, erosion, or a soggy, sloped yard? In this workshop, Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping will show you how to tame stormwater with native plants, rain gardens,…
Pollinators, Predators, Plants, & Pesticides | WCU Nature U Online Series
OnlineBeginning with native bees and other beneficial pollinators, learn how to foster populations of these animals in your outdoor spaces through native plantings and other practices. Discover the countless benefits…
Building Resilience with Native Plants
Building Resilience with Native Plants: Scaly Mountain Community Association 41 Buck Knob Road, Scaly Mountain, NCDiscover the incredible benefits of native plants and what they can do for the environment at large. From supporting local ecosystems to battling drainage issues and erosion, increasing the diversity…
Save the Bees. All the Bees. | Winding Stair Nursery in Franklin
Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, United StatesIn this native bee workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination…
Native Bees & The Habits They Require | NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn this workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination juggernauts through…
Pollinator Week Workshop for Kid’s with Spriggly’s Beescaping
Local authors and educators, Spriggly’s Beescaping, will read their children's book Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee. Followed by a fun and educational talk, movement activities, a sing-a-long,…
Planting and Protecting Pollinators with Wildlife in Mind
Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, United StatesJoin Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping for a thoughtful, practical workshop on designing gardens that support the creatures who share our spaces. You’ll learn how to plant with intention,…