Attracting Beneficial Bugs: Insect Mansions

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Attracting Beneficial Bugs: Insect Mansions

Continuing Education

Dates & Price

As we all continue to work together to limit the spread of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining spring classes and upcoming fall semester of Continuing Education classes slated to go on sale June 10.

Classes will resume in winter 2021.

Sunday, September 13, 2020
9:00–12:00 pm

Fee: $59

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Attracting beneficial insects to your own yard is great, but having them stay in your yard is even better! Using natural materials (branches, twigs, and moss), create a mansion of crevices perfect for boarders that earn their keep. Melissa Palmer briefs you on the care and handling of your design and provides you with all the necessary information to welcome your new guests. If you build it, the beneficials will come.

Instructor

Melissa Palmer

Where

Acer Room

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