Series of Five Classes, August 5 through October 7, 2025
Comprehensive learning opportunities focusing on pollinators. Classes are on Tuesdays beginning at 10 am, with different durations. Sign up for one, two or all five … whatever piques your interest. See the registration form for specific dates and details.
Classes will be held rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Supplies, booklets and handouts will be provided as needed for the class; cost covers these plus snack/beverage. Some classes are limited to 15 participants for the most benefit to the participant.
Tuesday, August 5, Bloom Biology, 10:00-11:30 am
A fun two-part, indoors/outdoors experience: We will start with identification of simple and compound flowers, then dissect the flowers with a focus on structures, functions of the reproductive parts and formation of pollen. We will spend a half-hour in the pollinator garden, hands-on with the flowers and a little field learning. You will leave with all the knowledge you will ever want on flower structure and parts.
A fun two-part, indoors/outdoors experience: We will start with identification of simple and compound flowers, then dissect the flowers with a focus on structures, functions of the reproductive parts and formation of pollen. We will spend a half-hour in the pollinator garden, hands-on with the flowers and a little field learning. You will leave with all the knowledge you will ever want on flower structure and parts.
Tuesday, August 12, Sticky Business: Pollination, 10:00-11:00 am
Join Judy Wink for an indoors presentation on pollination. Learn about the function of static electricity in pollination, wind events, pollen transfer and self- and cross-pollination. Find out what happens once pollen is transferred to a “new” plant. Knowledge of what to do and what not to do may improve your landscaping and gardening skills.
Tuesday, September 16, Flutter, Buzz and Crawl: Meet the Pollinators, 10:00-11:30 am
An indoors/outdoors learning experience. Initially, we will visit our pollinator garden and observe who is visiting the plethora of pollen producers. Next is a pictorial explanation of bugs you don’t normally associate with pollen dispersal. They are all important! Includes a “bug guide” so you meet and get to know them.
An indoors/outdoors learning experience. Initially, we will visit our pollinator garden and observe who is visiting the plethora of pollen producers. Next is a pictorial explanation of bugs you don’t normally associate with pollen dispersal. They are all important! Includes a “bug guide” so you meet and get to know them.
Tuesday, September 23, Petal Pushers: Bees and Botanicals, 10:00-11:00 am SOLD OUT!
We’ll be indoors to learn about bees that sting and those that are non-stingers, as well as the purpose of the “stinger.” Learn to differentiate and conserve honey bees, bumble bees and mason bees. Discover the backyard plants frequented by specific pollinators.
We’ll be indoors to learn about bees that sting and those that are non-stingers, as well as the purpose of the “stinger.” Learn to differentiate and conserve honey bees, bumble bees and mason bees. Discover the backyard plants frequented by specific pollinators.
Tuesday, October 7, Plantings for Pollinators, 10:00 -11:00 am
Hear from a native plant expert about how to enhance your property (whether apartment balcony or extensive acreage) to attract pollinators. Learn the difference between invasive and native plants, how and where to plant native plants and the benefits from growing these blooms.
Hear from a native plant expert about how to enhance your property (whether apartment balcony or extensive acreage) to attract pollinators. Learn the difference between invasive and native plants, how and where to plant native plants and the benefits from growing these blooms.