Planning for Pollinators this Fall

October 9 | 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Learn what actions you can take this fall to continue supporting pollinating insects. Extension educator Erin Garrett will explore pollinator-friendly garden cleanup, fall planting of bare root plants, and winter planting of native seeds. Discover what fall-blooming plants to add to your garden to provide food and habitat for pollinators after the spring and summer seasons.

This program is part of Gardening in the Air, a virtual series on October 9 co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension. Sessions are 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. CST. Sign up for one session or the entire series. Sessions are free to attend, but a donation is appreciated. Access links and handouts will be provided upon registration.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, please contact Bruce Black at brucejb@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for the requested accommodation. Some programs will be recorded. If recorded, closed captioning for requested programs will be honored after the event.

Gardening in the Air Sessions

Pollinators

• 9-10 a.m. Pollinators, Plants and People
• 10:15-11:15 a.m. Planning for Pollinators this Fall
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pollinator Gardening

Vegetables and Herbs

• 9-10 a.m. Big or Small: Cover Crops for All
• 10:15-11:15 a.m. Harvesting and Preserving Herbs
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Backyard Greenhouse Basics

Trees

• 9-10 a.m. New & Alternative Shade Trees for the Home Landscape
• 10:15-11:15 a.m. Planting & Growing Healthy Shade Trees
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators