Gardening enthusiasts have almost arrived at the first official day of spring emerging from what has been an exceptionally cold winter. UMES Extension’s Apiary program can help bring more pollinators and insect-eaters to farms and backyards this season. A workshop to learn how to build your own birdhouse or bee box will take place Saturday, March 28.
Stephen Goewey, (at left) manager of the university’s apiary, will assist participants in discovering how native bees boost pollination and how birds naturally control garden pests. He will also cover which type of houses are best suited for specific bird species and get tips on maintaining them across multiple seasons.
The hands-on workshop will be held from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at UMES’ Research, Extension and Teaching Farm on Stewart Neck Road in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is for adult participation. The cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required HERE.
“You’ll leave with practical knowledge, printed plans for multiple birdhouses and your own handmade habitat for your backyard or farm,” Goewey said.
Gail Stephens, agricultural communications and media associate, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension, gcstephens@umes.edu., 410-621-3850.
Photo by Todd Dudek, agricultural communications, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension, tdudek@umes.edu.
