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Organic Grower's School | Planting for Pollinators Day One
2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Mars Hill University, 100 Athletic St., Mars Hill, NC, 28754, 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 to discern the best plants to support and attract your region’s widest variety of wildlife. We’ll review bloom shapes, leaf chemicals, planting tips, and other best practices. Participants will also learn how native plants benefit the ecosystem and combat drainage issues and erosion.
Have two chances to catch Spriggly’s course, “Planting for Pollinators: Size, Shape, and Scope” on Saturday, March 9 and again from 9-10:30AM on Sunday, March 10, each day from 9-10:30AM.
Additional Info
The Organic Grower’s School conference is March 8-10, and options to register for the full event, the weekend, or a singular day are available. The cost varies depending upon registration type.
To learn more, please visit organicgrowersschool.org/spring-conference to learn more.

Saluda Library Speaker Series | Native Pollinators and the Habitats They Require
2024-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Saluda Library, 44 W. Main St., Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
Course Details
This course explores the beneficial creatures in your backyard through an exploration of the habitats needed to help pollinators survive and thrive. This talk, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at the Saluda Library, will take a deep dive into the life cycles of native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, birds, and more. Participants will learn how to care for your space throughout the year to support the widest diversity of creatures.
This event is free and does not require pre-registration.
Host and Contact Details:
The Saluda Library Speaker Series is made possible thanks to our partnership with Conserving Carolina, and a generous Free Community Events grant from Polk County Community Foundation.
Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org for more information.
