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KNPS program looks at ‘Little Things that Run the World’

By Reader Staff

The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society is inviting the public to attend a program Saturday, May 20 titled, “The Little Things that Run the World: Native Beekeeping for Increased Pollination in your Garden and Orchard,” presented by Kara Carleton, a coordinator with the Idaho Master Gardener Program.

Carleton has always been fascinated by plants, yet came to be a horticulturist later in life. She currently works for the University of Idaho leading the Idaho Master Gardener Program in Kootenai County. She also trains volunteers within her plant and insect diagnostic lab and provides soil test interpretations for local gardeners and hobby farms.

The KNPS program is intended to help participants learn what is known about native bees, how they live and how to be a native beekeeper.

Hosted at the East Bonner County Library’s Sandpoint branch (1407 Cedar St.), the program is available to both in-person and Zoom audiences. In-person attendance features coffee, tea and treats available starting at 9:30 a.m., while the presentation begins at 10 a.m.

Those wishing to view the program on Zoom are asked to register in advance at bit. ly/BeesMay20.

The event is co-sponsored by East Bonner County Library District and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, and is free and open to the public.

Dover to host citywide cleanup event

By Reader Staff

Dover City Hall will host an open house and citywide park cleanup event Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 699 Lakeshore Ave. in Dover.

Mayor George Eskridge and Dover City Council members will be rolling up their sleeves to help with the beautification project.

Residents and area community members are encouraged to gather with their neighbors to clean recreational paths and roadways near their homes, as well.

Eskridge also recently signed a proclamation designating May 20 as the date the city of Dover will celebrate Arbor Day, and will use grant funds awarded to plant trees in Dover’s city park.

Light refreshments will be served at the May 20 cleanup. Participants are asked to bring their own gloves, rakes, shovels or gardening tools.

If small groups would like to participate, they are invited to contact City Hall at 208265-8339.