# Event Details - **Event Name**: By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Birds, the Bees and Native Trees: Nature in HarmonyAbout this EventGreenville’s happiest hour just got a lot more interesting. Imagine great drinks, delicious food, good company, and fascinating stories about the natural world happening right in your own backyard. That’s exactly what’s in store as Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) launches the first of four summer installments of its wildly engaging By-the-Banks Speaker SeriesThis is not your average lecture. It’s science made social, education made entertaining, and a chance to connect with the river that runs through the heart of our community. Whether you’re a nature lover, curious learner, bird enthusiast, plant nerd, or simply someone looking for a fun night out, this is one event you won’t want to miss.The opening program, The Birds, The Bees & Native Trees: Nature in Harmony, features two dynamic experts: Rick Huffman of the South Carolina Native Plant Society and Dr. John Quinn of Furman University. Together, they’ll reveal the surprising and powerful connections between native plants, birds, pollinators, and healthy river systems.You’ll discover how the right trees and plants create thriving habitats, why pollinators are essential to our ecosystem, and how urban landscapes can become vibrant spaces for wildlife and people alike. Most importantly, you’ll leave seeing the Reedy River watershed in a whole new way.“This series is about making environmental education fun, welcoming, and something everyone can enjoy,” said Friends of the Reedy River. “We want people to laugh, learn, ask questions, and leave inspired to care for the places that make Greenville special.”Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6:00 PM to mingle, grab a beverage, and order dinner before the program begins at 6:30 PM.Come for the brews, stay for the buzz, and leave inspired by the birds, bees, trees, and the beautiful river that connects us all.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMSocializing, grab a drink and something to eat🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMThe Birds, the Bees, and Native Trees: Nature in Harmony Presentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenville/by-the-banks-summer-speaker-series/100001987409118172 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Greenville - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Southernside Brewing Co. - **lat**: 34.852703 - **long**: -82.4147644 - **full address**: Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Drive, Greenville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ef88d892b7bcb27fa69fc78c0e91d295a14c20e05a6bca704dc77a05b2729a81-rimg-w400-h378-dc7795c0-gmir.jpg?v=1776267438 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series being held? - **A:** By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Drive, Greenville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series? - **A:** By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series is organized by Friends of the Reedy River. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** By-The-Banks Summer Speaker Series is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greenville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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