A Year with Mason Bees: Learn, Build, and Take Home Your Own
Schedule
Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Parkrose Community United Church of Christ | Portland, OR
About this Event
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with the Portland Fruit Tree Project to present a A Year with Mason Bees: Learn, Build, and Take Home Your Own workshop.
Join us to explore the life cycle of mason bees and learn how to successfully host them on your property. Participants will receive hands-on instruction along with all the materials needed to get started, including 20 mason bee cocoons, a pre-built PVC bee house, and nesting tubes to take home. After the workshop, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the orchard (weather permitting).
About Mason Bees:
Mason bees are a type of solitary bee—and part of a much larger group that makes up about 90% of the world’s more than 20,000 bee species. These gentle, low-maintenance pollinators are becoming a popular choice for backyard habitats.
Unlike honeybees, solitary bees live and work alone. They don’t produce honey or live in hives. Instead, each female builds her own nest, gathers pollen and nectar to feed her young, and lays her own eggs.
Despite their small size, mason bees are incredibly effective pollinators and play a vital role in supporting healthy gardens and ecosystems.
About Portland Fruit Tree Project:
Our mission is to increase equitable access to healthful food and strengthen communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care of city-grown produce.
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Language
The workshop will be delivered in English.
Cost
Free
Registration closes when the event is sold out or 24 hours before the workshop begins.
Accessibility Notes
- Water: Water is provided; however, we recommend participants bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce single use plastic.
- Snacks: Light snacks are available, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Interaction level: Medium. This is a presentation-style workshop with a presenter sharing the majority of the information. However, there are opportunities for participants to ask questions throughout the presentation and to put together your mason bee habitats.
- Children: Children are welcome to come to this workshop. There is a play space if younger children need a break.
If you need any additional accommodations to fully participate in our programs, please email Cat ([email protected]). To better serve you, six (6) business days prior to the event is preferred.
Where is it happening?
Parkrose Community United Church of Christ, 12505 NE Halsey St, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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