Planting for Specialist Pollinators

Start Date

06/11/2025

End Date

06/11/2025

Description

Specialist pollinators need our help! Many caterpillars and bees can only utilize certain plant species for food and shelter. By including certain trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in our gardens, we can extend a lifeline to our struggling pollinators. Explore a variety of native perennials and the specialist pollinators that depend on them for survival. A garden walk to view the plants is included.

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Yes

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Discover how many bees and caterpillars can only utilize certain plant species for food and shelter.
Learn how by including certain trees, shrubs and wildflowers in our gardens, we can support specialized pollinators.
Explore a variety of native perennials and the specialist pollinators that depend on them for survival.

Instructors

Leah Brooks

Course Codes

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center

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