A native wildflower garden will attract beautiful butterflies and bees to your yard and help pollinators stay healthy. You can plant a garden anywhere from the boulevard of your city lot, under pine trees, and even that shady corner where nothing ever seems to ever grow. We will cover it all from weeds to seeds…

Come and join us to learn about bee basics and the importance of native bees. We will also be making bee houses to take home. Turn your crafty creativity into functional fun. More bees means more fruits, veggies and flowers in your own backyard! Supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity. https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8445/winter-2026-jan-apr/bee-houses-parent-child-ages-5-10

If you’d like to attract more butterflies to your yard, consider adding native plants, shrubs and trees that help support their diverse nutritional needs. Native plants generally require less maintenance on your part and provide food and shelter for local wildlife. We will go through several host plants that will attract specific pollinators. You will receive an informational…

Is there anything more exciting than playing with bugs? We will be digging right in and seeing what kind of buggy neighbors are swimming around the lakes and streams. This is a very hands-on session full of creepy crawly fun that will leave you with a better appreciation of how important insects are as well…

Landscaping near and around septic systems is a concern of many homeowners. Whether you already have an existing septic system or will be installing a new one to your residence, there are many aesthetic options. Participants will learn some tips and techniques that not only will help the looks of the system; they will also…

Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out.…