[Pollinator] Bee City USA Asheville News

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March 2017
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Bee City USA Asheville News

Support Local Native Nurseries!
Have you caught spring fever yet? Now is the time to make your plans for adding 
more native plants to your gardens to provide lots of delicious nectar and pollen
for all kinds of bees and other pollinators, as well as host plants for butterflies
and moths to lay their eggs on, especially milkweed for hungry monarch caterpillars.
Check out our recommended species list for the Greater Asheville Area here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UdkQTx0i7yfR0q4zInSAOTyet48qKjgMx_KGIad5wO8qR4mLGfozSq2YvyWGHiJKm_c2cwGUKSGuVeFTT5Vtu-foQveLhxdTIFX3_flDWbaHN1_jGsfTV1Mmv4WiXxDFE8IEvCdtaczSsRscenQQIIGzfvd-Fnq5M12PnIlusoUgSFpZqWujiuJrrG_idn4i&c=WZrhMHDz1BADPrdMluXqeRelX5JJXSv6kQZyT6V-LNvbHe8kJ_gGbg==&ch=gEydvw_Nl_Ww2OOmHF0dX1AqjxjG1OsAM1tJ4-XPzAfSVZeoWWFbwA==].
It's the first "resource" listed. You'll notice a list of local nurseries at the
 end who specialize in local native plants that are not treated with pesticides 
that may harm pollinators.

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Register Now--Organic Growers School March 11-12!
Back by popular demand, Organic Growers School Spring Conference [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UdkQTx0i7yfR0q4zInSAOTyet48qKjgMx_KGIad5wO8qR4mLGfozSk15z2ygri_BdhUxo23Llca9RLGgss_YXw5KAzH5D0VrOU-E-zxN1-oPF_P0c6VIF6bF-6q8Wmj2wwFEEJjyBpZXVw6lZg6RumwH743Fc85nx0olqc3Jtb3aC6KU1FmkmirXlsvefrETvoSVR5WZUamzUeIhA87ACiSv_4hdus-Z&c=WZrhMHDz1BADPrdMluXqeRelX5JJXSv6kQZyT6V-LNvbHe8kJ_gGbg==&ch=gEydvw_Nl_Ww2OOmHF0dX1AqjxjG1OsAM1tJ4-XPzAfSVZeoWWFbwA==]
is back on the UNC Asheville campus with more than 150 workshops on topics ranging
from cooking to mushrooms to pollinators.
OGS Pollinator Track
Bee City USA has partnered with Organic Growers School to offer the following workshops
with outstanding presenters:
Creating Monarch Habitats - Kim Bailey
Invite monarchs to lunch by growing milkweed and providing
a succession of nectar plants throughout the season! Take an in-depth look at monarch
natural history, migration, and habitat needs. Discuss pollinator plant propagation,
 techniques for rearing caterpillars indoors, and explore related citizen-science
projects.
Enhancing Farm Diversity to Support Pollinators - Nancy Lee Adamson
Floral diversity on farms supports pollinators and many other insects that benefit
our farms, gardens, and watersheds. Learn about some of our smaller farm heroes:
 the most common types of bees, wasps, flies, beetles, and other wildlife that help
ensure healthy harvests.
Growing Native Plants from Seed - Pat Sommers
Discuss seed morphology, pollination and the importance of species plants in a highly
hybridized world. You'll plant two six-packs with a variety of native seeds while
learning germination requirements and the what, how and why of growing them.
Integrating Pollinators into the Garden - Angie Lavezzo
Learn the benefits of attracting pollinators to your vegetable gardens for boosting
natural pest control, increased yields, and overall beauty.
Meet the 'Other' Bees - Jill Sidebottom
Native bees were the New World's pollinator work horses long before the honey bee
was brought here from Europe. Discover the rich diversity of native bees in western
NC, and learn how to recognize the most common groups and how to increase them in
your garden or farm.
Plant-Pollinator Interactions - Tim Spira
Have you ever wondered why there is such an incredible diversity of flower shapes,
sizes, colors, and fragrances in nature? Discover how plant-pollinator interactions
have been a key force generating the diversity of flowers that we see in nature.
Who Pollinates Your Food? - Phyllis Stiles
Plants and their pollinators co-evolved over millions of years in mutually beneficial
ways. Today three-quarters of the world's crops benefit from pollinators, either
 for producing seeds or improving the quality and/or quantity of yields. Get ready
to be amazed at how crafty flowers can be!
Half-Day Workshop: Beekeeping Basics - Sarah Eshan McKinney & Diane Almond
Learn what's involved with the magic of honeybees: time, money, equipment, and management
options and issues to enjoy and sustain healthy hives. Class will be taught through
PowerPoint, beekeeping equipment, and handouts.
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Can You Help? Organic Growers School Needs Moderators for Spring Conference
Moderating is a VERY IMPORTANT job. Moderators represent OGS and are OGS' eyes and
ears in the classrooms. And you ensure that everything is running smoothly.
Contact Sera Deva  at farmer-programs at organicgrowersschool.org if you are interested
in volunteering for Organic Growers School.
Learn more here. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UdkQTx0i7yfR0q4zInSAOTyet48qKjgMx_KGIad5wO8qR4mLGfozSk15z2ygri_BAYYbhjdV3dqBRLckjq2s1EjT5uczgY9XNiqa8PhtcqduHegPk6wsGwS-1YhPFahbKP-jpugsoDkvH2rko4uHXrdBiJv_s3aR_h1TXm-lsjyOzLXYAgQO8oPzRwjXxJBXHKiyHb9Eo6NziXVd2KoiZ1zYym2iy1vavSpW00eSDQfOXI0emAnD8-GKs33lPzhXoeZS4rDrW2k=&c=WZrhMHDz1BADPrdMluXqeRelX5JJXSv6kQZyT6V-LNvbHe8kJ_gGbg==&ch=gEydvw_Nl_Ww2OOmHF0dX1AqjxjG1OsAM1tJ4-XPzAfSVZeoWWFbwA==]
Moderator Time Commitments:
Friday Moderator Training (all Sat/Sun moderators) at UNCA: 6:00pm-7:00pm in Karpen
244 (second floor, facing the quad) with Karin and Lee. The training will cover 
what we expect from our moderators, as well as a crash course in using a Smart Classroom.
Friday Pre-Conference Moderators: 9:15am-4:45pm
Saturday Moderators: 8:45am-12:30pm, 1:45pm-5:30pm
Sunday Moderators: 8:45am-12:30pm, 1:45pm-5:30pm
Here is a list of moderator jobs.
Door Monitor: Before your track begins, stand at the door and make sure that everyone
entering has a wrist band. If someone does not have a wristband, please send them
to Conference Headquarters.
Take Attendance: This is very important because it lets us know how popular the 
classes were. "Attendance" in this case just means counting all the people who came.
Classroom Setup, Management & Troubleshooting: You will manage the flow of chairs,
people, and space. Make seating suggestions, move chairs around, and assure that
 the classroom is comfortable (in temperature and atmosphere as well). If there 
are AV issues or problems with light, sound, etc., please try to solve the problem
or contact Jillian Wolf, Volunteer Coordinator.
FACILITATE during questioning for the speaker. Example: If four people raise their
hands at the same time, you can "stack", meaning, you will delegate who goes 1st,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Many speakers will do this themselves, but sometimes it is helpful
for you to assist. Check with the speaker to find out if they'd prefer to have questions
throughout the class or a time towards the end specifically as a questions/answer
session.
Time Management: Ask the teacher how they would prefer help with time management
 and give them appropriate signals at halfway, 30 minutes left, 10 minutes left 
and time.
Announcements:
Welcome everyone to the Annual Spring Conference! This class is (state the exact
 name of the class so people can tell if they are in the right place).

* We'd like to remind you to turn off your cell phone out of respect for the speaker
and your fellow growers.
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Remember to fill out your evaluation at the end of the day, which can be found on
the last page of your program. If you're planning to leave the conference after 
this session, please turn that eval in at the door of the classroom.
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And lastly, remember that this school is a community-supported event. If you'd like
to see it continue, please consider making a donation to support the work of OGS.
Donations can be made at OGS Headquarters.
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Lastly, and most importantly- (introduce the speaker).
Complete an Evaluation Form FOR EACH CLASS: This is very important because it lets
us know how popular the classes were. "Attendance" in this case just means counting
all the people in the class about halfway through. Please be sure to return your
 moderator folder, with evaluations included, to OGS Headquarters. This is really
important feedback for our future planning.
Cleanup: Please make sure the space is completely cleaned up or transitioned to 
the next class before you leave.
Photos (Optional): Please take some photos and send them to outreach at organicgrowersschoo.org.
We'd really appreciate it and love to build our library of images.
Twitter (Optional): Are you a twitter user and/or Instagram user? Tweet/Post about
the conference with hashtag #SpringConference17 or tag @organicgrowersschool!
Blog Write Up (Optional): We would love to publish a write up of the class you are
attending in your name, which we'll share through social media.
***Moderating is one of the most important jobs you can possibly have! Please know
that the information you will be procuring for us and the services you will be providing
are essential to our conference! We appreciate your time and willingness to help
 out!
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Coming Soon!

* Asheville GreenWorks' new role with Bee City USA Asheville
* Details of Asheville's exciting Pollination Celebration! month (June)

Sincerely,
Phyllis Stiles, Executive Director
Bee City USA
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