Hands-on Workshop: Working with Bees!

Join Bee & Bloom and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation as we explore the in’s and out’s of working with bees! We will be suiting up for an up-close look at a honey bee hive and observing a number of active nests from native species including mason bees, leafcutter bees, and bumble bees.

There are over 4000 native bee species in North America, and 300+ of these species are Oregon residents. We will be discussing how to create a pollinator habitat in your own backyard to support these important pollinators - from planting forage to building native bee houses, and there will be a brief overview of what it takes to become a beekeeper, as well.

This hands-on workshop will include:

* A live demonstration of a honey bee nuc installation
* A tour of the inner workings of a hive (suited up, of course!)
* An in-depth look at native bee nesting strategies
* A walkthrough of how to create the perfect pollinator habitat

WHEN?
Saturday, April 28
2p to 4p

WHERE?
Willow Bar Farm
Sauvie Island, OR
Address provided upon sign-up

COST?
$50