Plants for Pollinators
June 28, 2019 | 9 a.m. - Noon
Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point, WI

Plants for Pollinators: Creating a Pollinator's Paradise 

June 28, 2019 | 9 a.m. - Noon
Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point, WI

Details


Have you ever wondered which plants provide the best food for pollinators or which plant combinations provide the best cover? If so, then join Sophie Demchik, expert extraordinaire, on an exploration of pollinators and their unique habitat requirements.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn what attracts bees and other pollinators, how to alter your garden to attract more pollinators, and how to identify plants and plant characteristics important to pollinators. Plus, you will learn how to identify the 13 most common bees of Wisconsin. All, while enjoying the beauty of Schmeeckle Reserve. 

The workshop will include a short, half-hour walking tour. During the tour you will gain first hand exposure to pollinator habitat, learn how to identify good pollinator habitat, as well as hone your pollinator and plant identification skills.

Finish off the workshop by creating your own plant, pollinator seed mix!

​Registration Information

Registration is closed. 

Registration Fees:

  • UWSP LIFE and PAL Members: $25
  • Non-Members: $30
Fee includes coffee and seeds. 

Workshop Schedule


​9-9:15 a.m.
​Coffee and Introductions 
​9:15-10:15 a.m.
​Introduction to Plants and Pollinators 
​10:15-10:25 a.m.
​Short Break 
​10:25-11 a.m.
​Plants for Pollinators 
​11-11:30 a.m.  
​In Field: Short Plant Walk around Schmeeckle Reserve
​11:30-Noon
​Return to Classroom, Evaluations/Reflections

Our Instructor


Plants for Pollinators - Sophie Plant Photo.pngSophie Demchik has an extensive background in plant biology and land management including a master’s degree from West Virginia University in plant biology. Sophie works for Oak Openings Farm, LLC (which includes a farm and natural resource consulting business), in southeastern Portage County as well as teaches plant and natural resource related courses at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. In her free time, she enjoys restoring her family farm to improve the pollinator and wildlife habitat and raising honeybees. 

Cancellation Policy


Requests received prior to the registration deadline will be granted a full refund. Requests received after the registtion deadline but prior to the workshop’s start will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted to requests received after the start of the workshop. To receive a refund a written request must be made to hfrater@uwsp.edu.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 
Please contact Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspceweb@uwsp.edu.