August 31 and September 15, 2009: Pollinator Conservation Workshop and Garden Tour
Pittsboro, NC
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will
offer a pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour as part of its
Enhancing Sustainability Series on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday,
September 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. starting in the auditorium of the
Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. Chatham County Agricultural
Extension Agent Debbie Roos will give an overview of North Carolina
pollinators and discuss the role of native bees and managed bees in
crop pollination. Participants will learn about the principles of
planting a pollinator garden and - just in time for fall planting - how
to select trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, herbs, vines, and
grasses to attract a diversity of pollinators. The workshop will
conclude with a tour of Cooperative Extension's new pollinator garden
at Chatham Marketplace, about half a mile from the Agriculture Building.
Advance registration is required. Space is limited so please register
early to reserve your spot. The cost of the workshop is $15 and
includes handouts. Call 919-542-8202 or email debbie_roos@ncsu.edu for more information. To register, download the registration form at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/workshops.html and mail with your check.
Learn more about Cooperative Extension's pollinator garden at Chatham Marketplace: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/chathammills.html
