Pollinators in the Park

Pollinators in the Park is a three session program presented by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners to encourage pollinator awareness. All sessions will be on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at the School House and are free.

July 26
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures and the first session focuses on the ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn its preferred habitats, which plants and flowers attract them, and how and what they should be fed.

August 23
Butterflies are beautiful and another important pollinator. This session will cover the common butterflies in Illinois, their anatomy, lifecycle, and what habitats are needed for a butterfly garden.

September 13
Pollinator gardens is the focus of the final session and will feature a discussion on how to choose native plants and how to design a pollinator pocket garden.


College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois* U.S. Department of Agriculture* Local Extension Councils Cooperating
Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 217-762-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

You may also like the following events from DeWitt, Macon & Piatt Extension Master Gardeners & Horticulture:

• Next month, 11th August, 11:00 am, Growing Cut Flowers: Monticello Community Garden Open House in Monticello
• Next month, 12th August, 10:00 am, Crossing Garden Education Series in Decatur
• This September, 2nd September, 11:00 am, Growing Herbs: Monticello Community Garden Open House in Monticello

Also check out other Meetups in Clinton.