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…
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,…
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Presentation
Entering their third year of participation, Spriggly's will present their full day course, "Gardening for the Planet" for the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University. This full day…
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,…
Save the Bees. All the Bees. | N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County
1959 Jake Alexander Boulevard West Salisbury, NC 28147Beginning with a brief history of humans and bees, explore why honey bees have taken the forefront of our attention for so long. However, the bees that need our help…
The Power of Native Plants
Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, United StatesNative plants do so much more than add beauty to a landscape—they’re ecological powerhouses. By choosing plants that belong here, you create a ripple effect that supports pollinators, stabilizes soil,…
Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management | AVL Pollinator Advocate Course Series
Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesPresentation 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…