Partnering for Pollinators 2023
Thank you for your interest in the Partnering for Pollinators 2023 presentation series. Registration for this event has closed. Please contact the DeKalb County University of Illinois Extension office for more information at 815-758-8194 or cahandel@illinois.edu.
Partnering for Pollinators 2023
Mayfield Monarch Waystation
28405 Church Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
Through a series of presentations and hands-on activities, participants will learn about native gardens and our pollinators. All programs will take place at the Mayfield Monarch Waystation located at the Mayfield Congregational Church (address is above). Programs are free to attend, but pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. Each participant from the same family will need to register separately. You may register to attend any or all of the programs listed below. We will be outside and programs will take place rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather.
Schedule of Events
Native Plants, Creatures, and Us - June 24, 10 – 11 a.m.
Peggy Doty, Environmental Educator, U of I Extension
Planting host plants for native pollinators is not just about small creatures. Supporting the native food chain is directly related to human sustainability.
Creating a Pollinator Paradise - July 29, 10 – 11 a.m.
Diana Swanson, Gardener, Mayfield Monarch Waystation
Choosing and placing plants and maintaining your garden to nurture pollinators.
Garden Photography - August 12, 10 – 11 a.m.
Randy Caspersen, Filmmaker
Make your photos and videos of plants and pollinators better than ever. Bring your cell phones or cameras for hands-on picture-taking garden activity!
Crafting with Nature - August 19, 10 – 11 a.m.
Sue Goudy, Independent Artist
Create a vine wreath with found natural materials.
If you have questions about these programs please contact the DeKalb County University of Illinois Extension Office at 815-758-8194 or email Connie Handel at cahandel@illinois.edu.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the DeKalb County University of Illinois Extension Office at 815-758-8194 or cahandel@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, United States Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.