Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Time: Thurs., 6:30-7:30pm
Venue: Good Hope Farm, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Family
Learn how to plant for pollinators by adding native trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses to your yard and garden. With a few gardening “tweaks” you can attract butterflies and songbirds, reduce watering, improve your soil, and support a thriving ecosystem. Stay tuned for registration information.
Family · Cary
“Bring bug spray and closed-toe shoes for walking around the farm.”
Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants is an educational outdoor workshop focused on teaching residents how to incorporate native trees, shrubs, and flowers into their home gardens. Participants will learn practical adjustments to improve soil quality, reduce water usage, and create welcoming habitats for local wildlife. This free session is best suited for parents and older children who are interested in gardening together. Good Hope Farm offers gravel parking on site, and because the class takes place outdoors in the evening, you should bring bug spray and water bottles for the kids. Registration is required ahead of time to secure a spot. It is a smart choice for a Thursday evening outing because it gives you actionable, budget-friendly ideas you can implement in your own backyard over the weekend.
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Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants runs Thu, Sep 17, 2026, Thurs., 6:30-7:30pm.
Good Hope Farm is at 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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