| DYK that Asheville is the original Bee City? This special namesake means that the Asheville area is a certified safe haven for a wide variety of local pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, moths + butterflies. The name comes from the efforts of local pollinator advocate Phyllis Stiles, who launched the designation (and corollary nonprofit) Bee City USA in 2012 as a way to promote the concept of pollinator gardens.
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Photo courtesy of Asheville GreenWorks
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For those who might be unfamiliar with the term, a pollinator garden is a special habitat that provides food + habitat for pollinators to help offset the rapid decline these species have faced over the last 30 years. In the last decade, the popularity of pollinator protection has soared, with 248 cities and college campuses across 43 states following Asheville’s lead to adopt the program and become certified Bee City affiliates.
With all this newfound interest, the knowledge base of pollinator ecology has grown considerably — so much so that Asheville GreenWorks and Bee City USA teamed up to create a brand-new recommendation list with updated info on plants that are native to WNC and function as food sources + nesting habitats for pollinators. In total, it includes 284 wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, grasses + sedges. The guide also includes the bloom schedule of each plant and which local suppliers keep them in stock.
While this list is by no means exhaustive, it’s a great resource for anyone looking to upgrade their pollinator garden or start one for the first time. Interested, but not sure where to start? We recommend reading through the guide + picking 1-3 plants from a recommended local supplier (on pages 2-3) to get started.
Asheville GreenWorks also offers the Pollinator Garden Certification program to anyone in WNC interested in taking their setup to the next level.
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Weather
○ 47º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Civic
○ The Asheville City Council’s next formal meeting will be held on Tues., April 27 at 5 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. that day, City Council will hold a virtual work session on the budget, public comment will not be allowed. Access the meeting here. 🌆
ComingSoon
○ The Asheville Outlets has announced the opening of NC-based boutique The Southern Loft in May. The boutique offers an extensive variety of women’s fashions, home items, gifts + a variety of customizable items. 🛍️
Cause
○ Roots Hummus, Red Moon Herbs + Dr. Bronner’s are holding a spring plant sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 23 to raise money for the Roots Foundation. The sale will take place at 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. and feature fruit trees, produce starts, herbals + more. 🌱
○ Looking for a way to give back this Mother’s Day? A Mother’s Love Market is set for May 1 from 11am.-4pm at the Sunset Inn on Lake Junaluska (979 North Lakeshore Dr.). Proceeds from the sale of plants, flowers + crafts will benefit the Hunger Project, Haywood Outdoor Pantries + Feeding the Multitudes. 🌻
Edu
○ UNC Asheville is offering a slew of learning opportunities this summer in online, hybrid + in-person formats. Offerings include Undergraduate Summer Classes, the Great Smokies Writing Program and Young Writers Workshop, Pre-College Programs, STEAM Studio SkillSet + more. ☀️
Coronavirus
○ Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Tuesday afternoon, 17,051 cases and 313 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info, including waitlist numbers and vaccines distributed, here.
Regional
○ A document shred and drug take back event is scheduled for May 14 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at 423 N. Church Street in Downtown Hendersonville. The drive-thru event allows residents to dispose of expired or unused medication + up to 2 boxes of paper. 💊(WLOS)
State
○ Vice President Kamala Harris visited central NC’s Guilford Technical Community College to speak about a $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan. It was her first visit to the state since being sworn into office. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Kids
○ Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 has announced that they will hold in-person + virtual summer camps for 1st-12th graders. Camps will offer training in acting, musical theatre, dance + improv. Registration is now open, camps run June 21-July 30. 🎭
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Talk about a holy trifecta: come May 2, Catawba Brewing is teaming up with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville for Brews, Barks & Blooms, an adoptable pet event.
But it’s more than just pups + pints — the event will also feature fresh flowers from Sun Dragon Floral Farm for sale, Southern eats from Kinfolk food truck, live bluegrass music, mobile pet nail grinding services, and more. Be sure to stay tuned on social media for finalized details on what sounds like a great way to ring in the month of May in the 828. |
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Show
○ Live Stream: The Travis Book Happy Hour | Wed., Apr. 21 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Featuring Andy Falco. 🎶
○ Blooming Bass w/ DJ Ephcto | Wed., Apr. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd. | Free | Cultural bass music. 🎸
Trivia
○ General Themed Trivia Night | Wed., Apr. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Co., 32 Banks Ave. | Free | Join Bingeable Trivia with friends + tasty brews. 🎤
Community
○ April Meet Up | Wed., Apr. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | UpCountry Brewing Company, 1042 Haywood Rd. | Free | Join the book club in celebrating their April book, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. 📖
Learn
○ Earth Day Event | Wed., April 21 | 4:00-7:30 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co., 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Suite 50| Free | Hear from Jillian Pritchard Cooke, founder of Wellness Within Your Walls, + take part in a Q&A with local builders, designers and industry professionals. Hors d’oeuvres + beverages to follow. You can also sign up for Jillian’s WWYW certification class on April 22. Ⓟ
Find more of this week’s local events in our April PlanAhead.
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Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
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Want to really nerd out with the new pollinator guide? Check out the list’s “Value to Pollinator” column to learn about what pollinators your plants might be attracting.
For instance, I (Laura here) learned that the wild strawberry can host up to 69 species of butterflies and moths, while the Eastern Blue Star + Scaly Blazingstar are more likely to attract bees and hummingbirds.
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