Edible Gardening: Pollinators, Pests, and Beneficial Insects

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am UTC-07:00

Shoreline Tool Library | Shoreline

Seattle REconomy
Publisher/HostSeattle REconomy
Edible Gardening: Pollinators, Pests, and Beneficial Insects
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This class will teach you how to attract beneficial pollinators, deter pests, and identify different critters in your garden.
About this Event

Growing an edible garden can also provide food and habitat to support a myriad of beneficial insects and pollinators. In this class, students will learn about the plants that attract beneficial insects to provide multiple benefits to their garden, including pollination and pest control as well as how to identify insects and deal with garden pests.


About the instructor, Marni Swart: Marni Swart is a certified sustainable urban agriculturist, garden coach, certified permaculture designer, nursery woman, and owner of Growing Roots Together. Marni’s passion is teaching people how to sustainably grow more of their own food, herbs, and medicine as a way of building connections with nature and within communities. Learn more at GrowingRootsTogether.com.


Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.


ACCESSIBILITY:



  • The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
  • Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
  • Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:



  • By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
  • By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
  • Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email [email protected] with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, United States

Tickets

USD 31.53 to USD 78.72

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