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Collapse ▲Note: this workshop was originally scheduled for January 28 but was rescheduled due to the winter storm.
A Guide to Creating Diverse Habitat for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
February 18, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center
Pittsboro, NC
Pollinator and beneficial insect habitat at Granite Springs Farm. Photo by Debbie Roos.
Pollinators are an integral part of ecosystem functioning by providing pollination to both wild plants and agricultural crops. In recent years, concerns about pollinator population declines have increased. There are many drivers causing these losses, but one driver that can be readily addressed is habitat loss. By establishing or rehabilitating areas with flowering plants, we can see immediate benefits to local beneficial insect communities, especially with wild bees. While planting flowering habitat has become a common practice for supporting pollinators, we know that it can be intimidating to get started. This workshop on February 18 is designed to help with that!
NC State University, in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension and the NC Botanical Garden, was awarded a two-year grant from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program to study pollinator and beneficial insect habitat on farms. Drawing on lessons learned from this project, the team developed practical guidance and recommendations for getting started, which will be shared during this workshop.
Presentations:
Introduction: A Guide to Creating Diverse Habitat for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
Dr. Hannah K. Levenson, Research Scholar, North Carolina State University
The Who, What, and How of Native Bees
Dr. Hannah K. Levenson, Research Scholar, North Carolina State University
Non-Bee Neighbors in the Garden
Dr. Hannah K. Levenson, Research Scholar, North Carolina State University
Selecting Plant Species for Pollinators and other Beneficial Insects
Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent, Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Where to Source Plants
Dan Stern, Director of Horticulture, North Carolina Botanical Garden
Recommended Pollinator Habitat Layout and Species List
Becca Wait, Curator, North Carolina Botanical Garden
Habitat Installation Guidelines
Shakita Holloway, Horticultural Technician, North Carolina Botanical Garden
Maintenance Recommendations for Pollinator Habitat
Shakita Holloway, Horticultural Technician, North Carolina Botanical Garden
Farmer Experience
Howard Allen (Faithfull Farms), Meredith Leight (Granite Springs Farm), and Millard and Connie Locklear (New Ground Farms)
Habitat Establishment and Insect Visitation
Dr. Hannah K. Levenson, Research Scholar, North Carolina State University
This workshop is intended for farmers and gardeners. The workshop is free but registration is required. Registration deadline is February 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Register for the Pollinator Habitat Workshop.
Leafcutter bee and common buckeye butterfly on narrowleaf mountain mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) at Granite Springs Farm. Photo by Debbie Roos.
Swallowtail butterflies on purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) at Granite Springs Farm. Photo by Debbie Roos.
Green sweat bee on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) at Granite Springs Farm. Photo by Debbie Roos.
Pollinator habitat at Granite Springs Farm. Photo by Debbie Roos.
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