Backyard Blooms and Busy Wings: Attracting Pollinators to Your Backyard
Start planning your garden NOW! Join award-winning nature photographer Sharon Prislipsky for an engaging program on creating vibrant, wildlife-friendly gardens that support pollinators.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
10:00 am
Coronado Center Auditorium
Sharon will explore the importance of biodiversity and the value of planting native species, providing practical guidance for gardeners at all levels.
The program will cover:
Biodiversity and gardening for wildlife
Why avoiding pesticides and fertilizers matters
Cultivars and hybrids vs. true native plants
Best native plants for our area
Things to consider before starting a pollinator garden
Caring for native plants throughout the seasons
Why native plant gardens should be left standing until spring
Through stunning photography, Sharon will share examples from her own “pocket” pollinator gardens, highlighting the plants that have thrived and the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators they attract.
Sharon Prislipsky
Sharon Prislipsky is an award-winning nature photographer whose work reflects a deep passion for the natural world. Through her photography and gardening practices, she seeks to inspire others to appreciate and protect local ecosystems.
Sharon combines her love of plants, pollinators, and visual storytelling to help audiences see how even small backyard spaces can make a meaningful difference for wildlife.
