Pollinator Walk
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 9:30 am - 11 am
Get ready for Pollinator Week with local entomologist Bill Reynolds!
The program begins with a 30-minute indoor presentation where Bill will introduce common pollinators and share tips for identifying the insects you see in your garden. Learn about the many important pollinators in the garden including bees, wasps, beetles, butterflies, moths and even other less likely insects by accidental actions!
After the talk, participants will head outside for a one-hour collecting walk through the JCRA gardens. Using insect nets and other collection materials, Bill will guide the group in catching pollinators to observe up close before releasing them back into the garden.
Program Tip: Make sure to bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen and other sun protection and be ready to spend time outdoors!
About Bill Reynolds
Bill Reynolds brings a lifelong passion for the natural world to his role as Horticultural Supervisor of Research, Field Trials and Production at Juniper Level Botanical Garden. Originally from central Florida, Bill has explored the connections between plants, insects, and their environments throughout his career. He earned his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Alabama and pursued graduate work in Entomology and Evolutionary Biology at Auburn University.
Before joining JLBG, Bill served as Curator of the Arthropod Zoo and Registrar at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, where he managed live invertebrate collections and permitting. An avid naturalist, his interests span botany, entomology, and paleontology—and his personal collections of insects, plants, and fossils reflect a lifetime devoted to discovery.
- Cost
- $20.00 per participant.
- Registration
Advance registration is required. Register for this program (opens in a new tab).
Registration is considered complete when payment is received. You will receive a confirmation receipt from notify@cashnet.com when registered.
- Cancellation
Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.
To request a cancellation, send an email to the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu with the participant name and program information.
- Location
- JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
- Directions
- Get directions to the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Parking
- Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
- Questions
- Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.