Celebrate Earth Day Locally: Illinois Valley Community College Hosts Pollinator Presentation and Garden Tour

Illinois Valley Community College's One Book One College program will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, focusing on pollinators. Staff member and Master Gardener Ellen Evancheck will give a presentation about bees and other pollinators, their favorite flowers, and how to create a suitable habitat for them.

After the presentation, attendees will tour the college's new pollinator garden near the entrance. The garden was created last year during a discussion group's study of the book 'Parable of the Sower.' The tour will show a practical example of a pollinator-friendly environment.

The event, now titled 'Support Our Pollinators,' is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension. It will start at noon in room CTC-124. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the importance of pollinators and inspire people to create pollinator-friendly spaces in their yards.

People interested in attending can register through the Illinois Extension website. The event will be educational, helping attendees understand more about pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem.

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