Bring Mason-Spring Bees to YOUR Garden
Schedule
Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
996 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97402 | Eugene, OR
Join the Lane County Master Gardeners for a free public seminar!Native Pollinators are often times overlooked by the average gardener. Research shows the Blue Orchard Mason bee, aka “BOB” is a solitary super pollinator for early spring blooming cultivars, including fruit trees. Learn the unique time frame that supports setting up a successful cycle for these hard working native bees in your garden, orchard, and neighborhood.
About the Presenter: Shirley Betournay became a Master Gardener in 2012 after a 37-year teaching career. She serves on four Master Gardener committees, enjoys mentoring new trainees, and is a co-chair of Lane County Master Gardeners Adaptive Gardening Specialists.
No registration required.
More information: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/bring-mason-spring-bees-your-garden
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