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Attracting Pollinators Will Be Focus of Spring “Your Wild Yard” Series

by Mary Galioto

The Mercer County Naturalist Department will host their spring edition of the “Your Wild Yard” series with a focus on the art of attracting pollinators and beneficial insects to your own backyard. 

The public is invited, on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. to the Historic Hunt Barn at Mercer Meadows, to establish techniques for planting your own native pollinator garden. Begin with learning the impact of pollinators and the environment around you, followed by a trip to the Reed Bryan Farm for hands-on renovations and planting. Wear long pants, a hat and footwear that can get dirty. Gloves and gardening tools will be provided.

Participants will leave with a seed packet to begin their own pollinator garden at home. This program costs $5 per person. Registration is required; please call (609) 888-3218 or follow this link: https://goo.gl/forms/. GPS address for the Hunt Barn is 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington, N.J.

The Mercer County Naturalist Department offers a variety of programs and activities for adults, children and families. Offerings include hikes, birdwatching, hands-on programming and visits to wetlands, grasslands, streams, lakes and more. For programming and information on the Nature Programs, please visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

 

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