Hummingbird Planter – 1pm

Join us at Ellis Nature Centre to make your own hummingbird planter.
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Join us on Sunday, June 8 as we make hummingbird planters! The flowers and plants on hand will be selected with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators to your yard. The knowledgeable folks from Parkland Garden Centre will also be on hand to help with planter design. The $85 fee allows each participant to make one 16″ planter with 7-9 plants to take home with them. Ellis Nature Centre will also provide additional tips for how to attract pollinators to your yard!

Pick between two times – 11am or 1pm. There are only 25 spots available in each time block and this workshop always fills fast, so don’t wait to register!

Date: June 8, 2025
Time: 1pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: $85
Spots: 25

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