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THE POWER OF
POLLINATORS

Pollinators and their choices have a powerful impact on our local ecosystem. They pick which flowers to pollinate, therefore deciding which plants get to form a fruit with seeds and reproduce. Without pollinators, entire terrestrial food webs and ecosystems would collapse. Fortunately, there is still a lot we can do to protect and support the pollinators. In this class, we will foster a love and appreciation for our pollinating friends. We will discuss various methods to support local wildlife by supporting pollinators and the overall food web. Participants will each receive a special mix of native plant seeds collected from Clara’s garden so they can start or add on to a pollinator garden at home! Come learn how to make a positive difference in the natural world with like-minded individuals!

Fees: Member $35, Non-Member $42

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $35

Register Non-Member $42

Date:
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Details

Clara AusAbout the Instructor

Clara Aus is an avid bug collector and artist, having pinned hundreds of insect specimens for her personal collection as well as for Dr. Karen Kester’s VCU Bug Lab collection. A lifelong passion for insects led her to join the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden team in the M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! Exhibit. In 2023, Clara became the Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator, and she currently works in the Children’s Garden as an Educator. She enjoys pollinator gardening, reading the latest Entomology research, and educating others about insects! Clara hopes to strengthen engagement with the community about how we can help native pollinators in Virginia and the surrounding states by planting native plants, being environmentally friendly, and raising awareness.

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