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Evenings in the Garden: Pollinator Preservation Strategies for the Home Garden--Native Plants and Their Unique Relationship to Beneficial Insects

Sponsoring Organization: MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Start Time: 6:30PM

End Time: 8:30PM

Location : MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48377

Description of the Event: Want to help out our native pollinators and other beneficial insects? Through plant selection, garden design and maintenance protocols, we can provide a haven not only for our beautiful butterflies and moths but also other critical beneficial species, from bees to beetles. Cheryl English is an Advanced Master Gardener of Wayne County, Michigan; a Master Composter of Macomb County; the owner/operator of Black Cat Pottery/The English Landscape www.blackcatpottery.com; a contributing writer to Michigan Gardener Magazine; a board member of the Wildflower Association of Michigan; she's on the planning committee of the Detroit Garden Center; and is President Emeritus of the Master Gardeners of Greater Detroit.

Education Credit Hours: 2

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Introducing RiverSafe LakeSafe
Later Event: July 19
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