Garden University: Beneficial Insect and Cockroach Painting
June 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches!
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During this workshop we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. We know about how great ladybugs and praying mantids are, but did you know there are many more awesome insects out there that can help eat those pesky caterpillars and aphids? Students will also receive several handouts that contain helpful resources and information on beneficial insects and pollinators. Next we will check out some pre-collected beneficial insects and take a little field trip to see what we can find around the garden. Finally we will paint with giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches!
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Purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission.
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Members: $35 | General: $45
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About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University. She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield. In her free time Heather makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.
