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Shawnee County

Shawnee County
K-State Research and Extension
1740 SW Western Avenue
Topeka, KS  66604

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Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

785-232-0062

sn@listserv.ksu.edu

Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

Native Bees

Learn more about Kansas' native bees with entomologist and Xerces Society Ambassador, Dr. Daphne Mayes. This is the fourth and final Webinar in the Shawnee County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener's 'Planting Wild' series. 

This webinar is part of a series hosted by Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners and staff. If you watch our webinar, please take 2-3 minutes to give us feedback!


 

 This Garden is for the Birds!

This webinar is part of a series hosted by Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners and staff. If you watch our webinar, please take 2-3 minutes to give us feedback!

 


Alternative Pesticides and Control Methods

Beneficial Insect Scouting Guide

Beneficial Insects in the Garden (Agent Article)

Bird Feeding in Winter (Agent Article)

Butterfly Garden Design

Creating a Butterfly Habitat

Firefly Friendly Lighting Practices 

Hummingbirds

Milkweeds for the Garden

Monarch Migration (Agent Article) 

Monarchs

Pesticides and Bees

Pollinator Protection for Cities and Campuses 

Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides

Selecting Plants for Pollinators 

Swarming and Protecting Pollinators (Agent Article) 

The Birds Around You (Youth publication) 

Why Bees and Pollination Are So Important

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Lane Wiens

Horticulture Agent
lwwiens@ksu.edu 
(785) 232-0062 ext. 104

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Have questions?  The Response Line is staffed by trained Extension Master Gardeners who will assist you with your tree, lawn and garden questions.

Phone: 785-232-0062
ext. 105 or 106
Response Line Hours:
Open April through September
Monday through Friday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.