Pollinators and Plants: A Match Made in Nature

Celebrate Pollinator Week with FED Urban Agriculture and Pollinator Partnership!

Join us on Saturday, June 22 from 11-1 at FED Urban Farm for Pollinators and Plants: a Match Made in Nature, a hands-on workshop all about the bees, butterflies, and other critters that are so important to our ecosystems and food systems.

Taught by Dr. Lora Morandin of Pollinator Partnership Canada, the workshop will teach you all you need to know to get started on your pollinator-supporting journey. Learn why pollination is so important to people and the planet, who the pollinators are, and why bees are so special in the world of pollinators. You'll be introduced to ways to help pollinators with a focus on creating buzzing and beautiful gardens. The workshop will end with guidance on identifying pollinators and bee groups.

This is an outdoor workshop so dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and a camp chair if you have one. Participants will also have the chance to plant up FED Urban Farm’s native pollinator gardens - bring gloves, hat, and a trowel!

This workshop is by donation with a suggested donation of $10 per person. All proceeds support FED's projects, including growing food for vulnerable populations, creating gardens in Greater Victoria's urban areas, and providing low-barrier workshops and other educational opportunities.

About Pollinator Partnership Canada

Pollinator Partnership Canada (P2C) is a registered charity dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems through conservation, education, and research. Signature initiatives include Pollinator Week Canada, the Find Your Roots native plant finder, Ecoregional Planting Guides, and Pollinator Steward Certification.

About FED Urban Agriculture

FED Urban Agriculture is a charity that creates high impact urban food systems projects that connect Victorians to local food. For over 10 years, FED has explored the gaps and opportunities of southern Vancouver Island’s food system, making connections, helping vulnerable populations grow food, establishing gardens on underutilized urban land, and creating low-barrier educational and employment opportunities. Through their work, FED strives to contribute to an equitable and regenerative future.

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