Did you know your backyard is likely home to a variety of wild bees, including the gentle and highly efficient mason bee?

Join WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger for an interactive workshop exploring the fascinating world of these non-stinging, native pollinators. Discover their vital role in pollination, learn how to create and maintain a thriving mason bee habitat, and gain insight into their unique life cycle.

Plus, take part in a hands-on demonstration of cocoon harvesting and cleaning—an essential step in supporting healthy mason bee populations.

Bring your own nesting materials to harvest, if you like. Cleaned cocoons will be distributed to those interested in providing a house for the bees to nest in the spring. You will have a chance to win a fully furnished mason bee house and empty nesting tubes!

• COST: Free

• REGISTRATION: Requested. Click here

• FOR MORE INFORMATION: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu

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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Erika Johnson at the above listed email, phone or mailing address at least two weeks prior to the event.