Partner Event— Garden Discovery Day in Hansen Park with the Heritage Garden Program. CBWNPS meet up starting at 11:30 AM for a Pollinator Talk with Dr David James, WSU entomologist on the importance of native pollinators and their relationships with native plants followed by a tour of the Heritage Garden with the Benton Conservation District staff. Tour will include an open discussion on the importance of gardening with native plants, tips, tricks and troubleshooting in a native garden. All are welcome to this free event!
What: CBWNPS May Meet up at Garden Discovery Day with the Heritage Garden Program
When: Saturday May 18th CBWNPS meet up starts at 11:30 AM
Where: Hansen Park Heritage Garden (602 S Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336)
Parking at lot on cross streets- Columbia Center Blvd + W 7th Ave
Full Garden Discovery Day Event Agenda
10 AM- Milkweed for Monarchs - Sow native milkweed seeds
10:30-12 PM Seedball Making for the Shrub Steppe, Arts + Crafts, Educational Activities Seedballs made will be used for restoration projects locally
11:30 AM -12 PM Pollinator Presentation with guest speaker Dr David James, WSU Entomologist + Butterfly Enthusiast
12 PM -12:45 PM What is a Heritage Garden? Tour + Gardening with Native Plants Discussion