Nature program to explore ways to help native pollinators
Discover the group of diverse and important organisms known as native pollinators by joining the "Learn from the Experts" nature program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Pingree Grove Forest Preserve, 14N187 Route 20, Hampshire.
Pollinators impact the lives of humans, animals, plants and other insects - making them a group which is critical to life as we know it. It will begin with an overview of the ecology of pollinators.
The discussion includes the co-evolution of flowering plants and insects, non-insect pollinators and pollination syndromes.
Attendees will examine the worldwide decline in pollinators and how that affects other life forms. Then they will head into the field to find an array of pollinators at work. Learn ways that everyone can help native pollinators.
This Learn From the Experts program is for ages 18 or older.
Advance registration is required. The registration fee is $10 per person. Call (630) 444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com to register.
"Learn from the Experts" programs are taught by experts in their respective fields and offer in-depth learning opportunities about our local ecology. The programs are offered through a partnership with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, and St. Charles and Geneva park districts.
To view the full roster of forest preserve district nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter.