Great Buzz Gathering

For the 6th year, Bee City USA-Asheville is convening a gathering of pollinator, native plant, and biodiversity enthusiasts to celebrate current pollinator conservation efforts to inspire future opportunities for collaboration.

12:00 PM ET Doors for networking and visiting exhibitors. Relax and grab a beverage or lunch from the food truck!

1:00 PM ET The formal program of 10-minute presentations begins:

1.Bill Jones, Owner, Carolina Native Nursery—How the Southeast’s Largest Supplier of Native Shrubs Is Recovering From Helene

2. Ruth Gonzalez, Member, Bee City USA-Asheville Leadership Committee—The Asheville Butterfly Trail Is Taking Flight!

3. Dr. Jennifer Geib, Associate Professor, Biology Department, Appalachian State University— Pollinators in Peril: How Climate Change Is Shifting the Buzz

4. Hannah Coats, Land Resources Manager & Elijah Charette, Stewardship Coordinator, RiverLink—Best Natives for Replanting Streambanks & Floodplains

5. Keith Aitken, Urban Forester, City of Asheville—A Brighter Future for Asheville’s Tree Canopy

2:00—3:00 PM ET Visit speakers and other exhibitors at their tables.

Whether you’re passionate about gardening, fascinated by biodiversity, or simply curious about how to help, this is your opportunity to join the movement. Together, let’s create a world where pollinators—and all life—can thrive. We can’t wait to see you there!