Beneficial Bugs & Garden Pests class at Lewis Ginter
Schedule
Sun Apr 12 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Lakeside, VA
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BENEFICIAL BUGS AND GARDEN PESTSAdult Education class at Lewis Ginter (Pre-registration required!)
Insects play an essential role in the garden ecosystem — but they’re often misunderstood. Join insect expert Clara Aus for an engaging exploration of beneficial bugs and garden pests. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to identify common pests and discover sustainable, effective strategies for managing infestations without disrupting the natural balance of the garden. Through interactive activities, soil exploration, and a guided garden walk, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of insect roles in the garden and leave with practical tools to support a healthy garden. Let’s work with nature, not against it!
Fees: Member $37, Non-Member $44
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 [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Clara Aus is an insect expert and nature educator based in Richmond, VA. She is the former Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator and currently works as a Children’s Garden Educator. She also teaches courses for adults at the Garden, with topics ranging from pollinator gardening, to medicinal plants, to butterfly pinning and display. Specializing in butterflies and moths, Clara combines her scientific knowledge and access to primary peer-reviewed research studies with easy to understand lessons and activities to inspire a deeper understanding of nature. Her goal is to help others observe and connect with nature so we can all do a better job of restoring and supporting the living world around us.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave,Lakeside, Virginia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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