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Learn With Us, week of May 20

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CANCELLED – Pollinators – North Regional Library
Thursday, May 24, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
North Regional Library
221 Milton Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Description:Pollinators You Should Know
Most folks are familiar with bees and butterflies, but there are lots of them you might not know about. Chris Apple, Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer will introduce you to the many species you might find in your own back yard working hard to bring food to our tables and beauty to our landscapes.
Classes are free. Registration is required.

Register online at the Durham County Library website durhamcountylibrary.org. Click on “Events” to find the full calendar of events. Go to the date of the class and sign up.
You can also call the Information Desk at North Regional Library to register: 919-560-0231).

Learn With Us, week of May 6

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Beneficial Pollinators – South Regional Library
Sunday, May 6, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Durham County Library – South Regional Library
4505 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713,
Description:Presentation by Georganne Sebastian and Darcey Martin

Pollinators are vital to life on Earth and yet go largely unnoticed. The ecological service they provide is necessary for the reproduction of about 85% of the world’s flowering plants, including 2/3rds of the world’s crop species. Not to mention the whimsy they bring to your garden! So get to know the pollinators in your environment by joining Darcey Martin and Georganne Sebastian – Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – to learn the what all the buzz is about!.

Classes are free. Registration is required.

Register online at the Durham County Library website durhamcountylibrary.org. Click on “Events” to find the full calendar of events. Go to the date of the class and sign up.
You can also call the Information Desk at South Regional Library to register: 919-560-7410.

Container Gardening for Decks, Patios, and Balconies – For Garden’s Sake
Saturday, May 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm
For Garden’s Sake
9197 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Description:”Container Gardening for Decks, Patios and Balconies”
Don’t have a garden to dig in? No problem! Come join us to learn what can be grown in pots on your deck, patio and balcony. We will focus on selected smaller trees, shrubs, and tropical plants and what you should do to help them flourish all year round.

Please register in advance as spots are limited. Email ann@fgsnursery.com or call Ann at 919-484-8759, ext. 1