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

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Location
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center, 8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL 62923
8885 IL-37, , Cypress IL 62923
County
Johnson
Register by June 4
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 
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
Kimberly Rohling
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Program Areas
Horticulture
Natural Resources

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