Helping Gardeners Put Knowledge to Work

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Pollinator Habitat–Conservation and Restoration in Your Garden

Thursday, May 20, 2021
10 to 11 a.m.

Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection.

Presenter: Bryan Thompkins, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Many are familiar with the importance of pollinator gardens to provide food resources for pollinator species. However, food is just one component. Nesting and over-wintering areas, water, host plants, and shelter are equally important factors to consider when planning your pollinator garden.

This presentation will cover specific details about prepping, planting, and maintaining pollinator gardens as complete habitats. It will also discuss different opportunities and methods for implementing other pollinator-habitat components into your area—from assessing and developing a habitat suitable to your site to working with others in your neighborhood to create connected and contiguous habitat components. Join us as we take a deeper look into the elements and factors that are needed to go beyond just creating a nice flower garden. We’re talking habitat!

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Zoom seminar access: After registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to join this online live broadcast via Zoom. The ability to access Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection is necessary to attend.