Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:51:54 -0400
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: Register now for pollinator workshop and garden tour
August 31, 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, 2009 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 by August 26. 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 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
I hope to see you there!
Debbie
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
919.542.8202
www.growingsmallfarms.org