Gardening for Pollinators

Details:

Pollinators are essential to a healthy ecosystem. For gardens to thrive, flowers need to be matched with the right pollinators to reproduce. A successful pollinator garden features a variety of flower shapes, sizes, colors, and bloom times to provide nectar throughout the year. Ensuring diverse plantings will attract an array of pollinators including native bees, flies, hummingbirds, butterflies, beetles, and other insects.

Join us to learn more about gardening techniques and native plants that will help bolster the value of your pollinator garden. The class will take place in the Library, followed by a walk-and-talk through the Garden. Families who attend our Growing for Pollinators Pathfinder program can drop children (ages 8-13) off 15 minutes early and pick them up after the class.

It is highly recommended that participants wear comfortable clothing such as shoes and a hat. We also suggest bringing sunscreen and a water bottle. Although the Garden is dog-friendly, we ask that your four-legged friends stay home for classes.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $15

General Public: $30

A Perfect Parent & Child Gardening Experience

Parents, do you have children aged 8-13? Sign them up for our free (with admission) Pathfinders course so they can learn about pollinators too! Register below.

About the Instructor:

Alejandro Lemus was born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up, he assisted his parents with their landscaping business. Some of his earliest memories are of looking at flowers, finding insects in the leaves, and spending many hours in the garden with his family. Alejandro has experience in habitat restoration, horticulture, and education. As the Garden’s Horticultural Educator, he is passionate about connecting people with native plants.