Certify Your Pollinator Garden with Bee City-Asheville
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. July 11, 2026
10-11:30 AM
With Stacia Payne
Want to help pollinators? Join the nearly 300 dedicated pollinator guardians in our community and let your neighbors know the fabulous fun you are up to with Native Pollinator Garden Certification. From patio pot to acreage, Stacia Payne of Bee City-Asheville will walk you through the process of certifying your pollinator garden – including native plant lists for Western North Carolina, how each requirement benefits our local pollinators, and the critical basics of pollinator-friendly gardening.
Did you know? The national Bee City USA got its start right here in WNC with Asheville being the very first certified Bee City!
Free, but you must pre-register.
REGISTER HERE
*Our workshop space is limited. If your plans change, please cancel your ticket in Eventbrite so someone else can have your space.
About Stacia Payne: Stacia Payne relocated to Asheville in 2021 after managing a retail garden center in Carrboro, North Carolina. During her years in the horticultural industry, she developed a passion for native plants and completed the Native Plant Studies Certificate Program at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Since then, she has been dedicated to promoting native plants and creating habitat for pollinators.
After moving to Western North Carolina, Stacia became an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Buncombe County, where she enjoys educating the public about the vital role native plants play in supporting wildlife and healthy ecosystems. She also found a home with Bee City USA-Asheville, where she serves on the leadership board, advocating for native plant landscapes and pollinator habitat conservation. Through education and community engagement, Stacia encourages others to plant for the future—creating healthier habitats for pollinators, wildlife, and people alike.