Buzzing with Life – Creating a Pollinator Haven
This workshop is number 1 in the Our Gardens summer workshop series. See all workshops here.
About the Workshop
Discover how to welcome bees, butterflies, and other pollinators into your garden. In this interactive session, you’ll explore why pollinators are essential for biodiversity and food systems, and learn simple, practical ways to support them throughout the year.
What You Will Learn
During this workshop, you will:
- Understand the basic needs of pollinators across the seasons
- Learn how to design or adapt a garden to support biodiversity
- Identify common pollinators and the habitats they need
- Discover how to choose suitable native plants
- Take simple, practical steps to make your garden more pollinator-friendly
What We Will Do
This is a highly practical and social session, including:
- Pollinator Walk: Explore a local garden and observe pollinator activity, plants, and natural habitats
- Mini Workshop: Learn key principles of pollinator-friendly gardening and sketch your own ideas
- Hands-On Activity: Create your own bee hotel or make seed bombs to take home
- Storytelling Circle: Share memories and experiences connected to gardens and pollinators
- Pollinator Pledge: Choose one action you will take to support pollinators in your own space
What You Will Take Home
- A bee hotel or seed bombs
- Practical ideas for your own garden
- A personal action plan to support pollinators
Inspiration from shared stories and experiences
Why It Matters
Pollinators play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting food production. Even small changes in our gardens can create safe habitats and food sources for these essential species. By working together and sharing knowledge, we can strengthen biodiversity at both the household and community level.