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Meet the Keepers: Gardening

Chickens in Duke Gardens
Thursday, April 12, 2018
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Plan your Gardens visit to include this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Jason Holmes, curator, will explore fascinating facts about plants and gardening. Lindsey Fleetwood, horticulturist, will introduce you to the chickens and explain their preferences, including dust baths. Nick Schwab, assistant horticulturist, will explain what and how a bee eats and how they communicate. Instructor: Jason Holmes. Dates: Thursday, April 12, 1:30-3 p.m. Additional dates: April 19 - bees, April 26 - chickens, May 3-gardening, May 10- bees, May 17 - chickens. Location: Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Free drop-in program for all ages. Adult chaperone required for children. Parking fees apply. Information/registration: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu.

Contact: Registrar