Presentation Title: Pollinators & Palmers

Speaker: Dr. Clare Walker

Description of Program: Flower beds are abuzz with pollinators from bees and butterflies to hummingbirds.  But there are also fierce predators looking for a meal that might help to control aphids and caterpillars or snatch an unwary bee.  Learn about these ‘good guys v bad guys’ with amazing insects that act like wolves in sheep clothing, camouflaged ‘crabs’ and zombie bees. You will never look at your flowers the same way after learning about this ‘Serengeti’ in miniature.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Clare Walker is a Maryland Master Gardener and Instructor for the Master Naturalist Program. Clare leads programs on plants and insects, particularly native bees. Previous work has included being a naturalist for Maryland State Parks and an environmental educator at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. She is passionate about sharing with all audiences the connections between plants, animals and people

Date & Time of Program: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM 

Member Cost: $55.00 per registrant

Non-Member Cost: $65.00 per registrant

This event will include a buffet style dinner by Ace Catering and signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails by the French Paradox. Adults only please.