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Native Bees and the Habitats They Require at FENCE

Free program presented by The Tryon Garden Club. “Native Bees and the Habitats They Require” will be presented on Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm at FENCE in Tryon, NC. The program will be led by Spriggly’s Beescaping and will offer approaches and practical advice for everyday gardening. Discussions will be held in habitat restoration, native plants and native pollinators. The program starts at 2pm with refreshments at 1:30pm. ♦...

The World of Bonsai at Columbus Library

Free program at the Polk County Library in Columbus, NC. Learn about the bonsai at Columbus Library on Thursday, September 12 at 2pm. Join Judith Nourse from the North Carolina Arboretum as she walks us through the world of bonsai! This Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees spans over 1,000 years, and is alive and thriving to this day. Dip your toes into this ancient art form as Judith guides us through the basic history and technique of bonsai, and get up close and personal with some sample bonsai...

Special Film Screening of “Hidden Rivers” at The Historic Tryon Theatre

Enjoy a free viewing of “Hidden Rivers” on Tuesday, September 17, 7pm, at The Historic Tryon Theatre. The Box Office and theatre open at 6:30pm – please arrive before 7pm to allow time for check-in and finding your seat. Enjoy a free community night viewing of “Hidden Rivers” at The Historic Tryon Theatre. The 1-hour film explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explores throughout the region – revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life – and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems. ♦ Space is limited and per-registration is required. Please RSVP at:...

Native Plant Sale at Harmon Field

Native Plant Sale at Harmon Field, Tryon, NC on September 20, 3-7pm. Support pollinators and wildlife with native plants. Shop for ground covers to trees and everything in between. ♦ Additional information may be found at: https://www.gardeningforlifeproject.org/news/gflp-native-plant-sale-fall-2024...

Habitatscaping Speaker Series at Tryon Depot

Free event. The program, entitled “More Habitat, Less Lawn: Getting Started with Rewilding Your Yard,” will feature guest speaker Sharon Mammoser. The talk will take place from 6-8pm at the Tryon Depot, 22 Depot St., Tryon, NC. The program will explore ways to make yards more wildlife-friendly, starting with the creation of habitat islands. ♦ Advance reservations are required. Email Corrie Woods at corriewds@gmail.com for reservations. This is a free event, but donations are welcome to help cover...