Learn to promote and protect pollinators at May 22 program

With publicity about declining honeybee and Monarch butterfly populations, more people are becoming interested in learning about and protecting our pollinators.

Join the University of Illinois Extension and the Conservation Foundation for an upcoming free program to get the buzz on pollinators.

Trish Beckjord of The Conservation Foundation and Midwest Groundcovers will present "What's the Buzz? Promoting and Protecting Pollinators" at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the U of I Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Participants will learn what you need to do to become certified as a "Conservation at Home" owner.

"Come to learn more about the world of pollinators and the key elements needed in a garden to create a healthy habitat," said Sarah Fellerer, U of I Extension Master Naturalist Program Coordinator for DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties. "Our goal is to help community members understand how native plant choices support pollinators and how to add those plants to established home gardens."

To learn more or sign up, visit the "Register Online" section at go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk.

There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. Space is limited.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the Extension office at (630) 553-5823 at least two weeks prior to the program.

The University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills and solve problems.