Attracting More Bees and Pollinators to our Gardens

February 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

$5.00

The Pepperell Garden Club will be hosting a program on “Attracting more bees and pollinators to our gardens” on February 11, 2026. The program will be held at the Albert Harris Senior Center, 37 Nashua Road (route 111) in Pepperell, MA. Registration for the program will begin at 6:15 and the program will begin at 6:45. Coffee and baked goods will follow the program.
Our speaker for this program is Michael Veit who is a local bee enthusiast and researcher. There is a great diversity of bees in our region and each play an important role in pollination. Mr. Veit will discuss the contrasting lifestyles of species, their diversity and importance in pollinating our native plants. Mr. Veit has authored the book “A Checklist of Bees in Massachusetts” which
documents over 400 species in our State. He was also featured in a Smithsonian Magazine article focused on bee conservation. Come to the program to learn about the importance of bees in our gardens. The public is welcome to attend.

  

Designing Shady Retreats

March 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

SPEAKER: JOAN BUTLER
Joan is an expert 30 year gardener and plant collector. Her gardens feature exciting plant combinations and horticultural specimens. Joan is a master gardener, flower show judge, and past chairman of the MA Landscape Design Council. Her presentation features the design of gardens in the shady areas of your yard.