A bumble bee on Jeff Garvin's wisteria in Fredericksburg.
Today marks the beginning of National Pollinator Week, as proclaimed by Douglas County commissioners, though the first events kick off on Tuesday after the Juneteenth holiday.
Tuesday
A discussion of container gardening is 10 a.m. at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, where Jessica Gardner, Ken Dressler, and Carol Sandmeier will share tips & tricks on putting together a container garden.
All participants will have the opportunity to plant a container that will beautify the grounds of Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Suggested $5 program support. All are welcome.
Pollinator Movie “NATURE: The Hummingbird Effect” will show 6 p.m. at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Suggested $5 to support the program. All ages welcome.
Wednesday
Douglas County Public Library – Minden Branch presents “NATURE: My Garden of a Thousand Bees” documentary at noon. Free and Open to the public
The University of Nevada, Reno Master Gardeners host a talk 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Herb Gardening at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. Free and open to the public
Thursday
Pollinator Bingo at The River Fork Ranch in Genoa – 4-5:30 p.m.
Come explore the River Fork Ranch in a game of pollinator Bingo. Free and open to all ages and stages.
The River Fork Ranch Preserve presents Native Seeds in the West with Kevin Badik, at 6 p.m. Suggested $10 donation.
Friday
Bio Blitz at the Zephyr Cove branch from 10 a.m.-noon.
Calling all citizen scientists, help us document all the bugs at Zephyr Cove.
Bio Blitz at the River Fork Ranch Preserve from 3-5 p.m. to document all the bugs at River Fork Ranch Preserve.
No experience necessary. iPads will be available for those who do not have a smart device for both events.
For more information, visit @UNRExtensionDouglas or contact Gardner at 775-782-9960
