OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Growing Native: Supporting Pollinator Conservation in Iowa a presentation by Sarah Nizzi with the Xerces Society on April 7 at 7 pm.  The presentation will be viewed at the Mahaska County Extension Office.

Join them to learn how you can support pollinators! Native plants are critical to pollinator conservation. Sarah will discuss the work of the Xerces Society, the biology and ecology of pollinators, and the conservation steps anyone can take to attract and sustain these important insects.

This presentation is open to the public for anyone wishing to learn about the topic; both adults and youth.  There is no fee to attend due to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach–Mahaska County and Mahaska County Master Gardener support.   Registration is not required, but appreciated. To register, or for additional information about horticulture programming please contact Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program Coordinator by phone 641-673-5841 or email striegel@iastate.edu.

Inclement weather will postpone the presentation.  If in doubt, please check local media, ISU Extension Outreach – Mahaska County office, website or Facebook page, or Mahaska County Master Gardeners Facebook pages.