Wild for Wild Bees!
Schedule
Sun Aug 04 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Beacon Food Forest | Seattle, WA
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About this Event
Welcome to Wild for Wild Bees!
Date: Sun Aug 04 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Beacon Food Forest
Join us for an immersive exploration of wild bees! We'll dive straight into understanding bee anatomy, distinguishing bees from lookalikes, and discovering the fascinating life cycles of solitary bees. Then, we'll venture into the gardens to observe and catch wild bees in action. Guided by experts, we'll release them back into their habitat before reconvening to share our findings and insights. Get ready for a hands-on experience that will deepen your appreciation for these important pollinators!
In this workshop, topics will include
- Understanding bee anatomy
- Distinguishing bees from lookalikes
- Learning about the life cycles of solitary bees
- Observing wild bees in gardens
- Catching wild bees in action
- Releasing wild bees back into their habitat
- Sharing findings and insights with experts
- Deepening appreciation for pollinators through hands-on experience
About Tickets
Tickets are $35.00 with some sliding scale availability
BIPOC Solidarity
In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, select this ticket type. Limited Quantity.
Chloe Markovits
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Chloe is an ecologist, horticulturist, and educator. She has presented her research findings on
bee biology at national symposia, has taught public workshops in schools and gardens across
the country, and helps create sustainable home gardens through her local work in landscaping. Chloe is passionate about understanding how insect pollinators cope in
human-dominated landscapes, finding ways to support them throughout their life cycles, and
generating community enthusiasm for these fascinating creatures.
Where is it happening?
Beacon Food Forest, South Dakota Street, Seattle, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 45.00
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