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Planting for Pollinators

  • #18 Schoolhouse 7592 East Main Street Marshall, VA, 20115 United States (map)

Pollination is critically important for our ecosystem and agriculture. Learn how you can support pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other insects and birds. Mary Leigh McDaniel, Board of Supervisors for the Marshall District (and avid gardener), will present plans to make our county part of the Bee City program. A plan to encourage and support pollinators with native plantings around the county. Learn what you can do to help and see how beautiful native plants can be in our demonstration gardens. Master Gardeners Alice Shelman and Polly Spencer will be on hand to talk about our butterfly and native plant gardens. Stay on to learn the history of the schoolhouse at the monthly open house from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.

Parking is limited at #18 Schoolhouse. Additional parking is available at the Northern Fauquier Community Park or along Whiting Road.  Please do not park along Highway 55.

This event will be canceled if there is inclement weather.

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