Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond! - Marion

A monarch butterfly sitting on a yellow flower next to a flying honeybee.
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Location
Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959
206 S Market St, , Marion IL 62959
County
Williamson
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and care for herbs that attract and support vital pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Whether you have a large backyard or a small patio, we'll show you how easy it is to grow herbs that not only enhance your cooking but also provide essential food and habitat for pollinators.
 
Program Highlights:
  • Introduction to pollinators and their role in the ecosystem
  • Best herbs to plant for attracting pollinators
  • Tips for planting in containers or garden beds
  • Pollinator-safe practices