Bee Hotel Workshop: Supporting Native Bees

Reems Creek Nurseryis a Garden Center located in Weaverville, NC about 10 minutes north of downtown Asheville. Our diverse selection of nursery plants & our garden shop with unique gifts will make your visit rewarding. From trees to tropicals to edibles…you will find an inspiring plant selection from which to choose, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff who will help you find the right plants that are well-suited to your space. Family owned and operated by the Penland Family since 1979.Reems Creek Nursery regularly offers educational events with the goal of inspiring enjoyment of the natural world in our own yards and homes,  and encouraging all to nurture the world around us.

Reems Creek Nursery, Inc.

Learn about Western NC’s native bees and build a take-home bee hotel in this hands-on workshop. Space is limited.

76 Monticello Road

Join us for a hands-on, educational workshop focused on Western North Carolina’s native solitary bees and how you can actively support them in your own yard and community.During this 100–150 minute workshop, participants will learn:<ul><li>The life cycle of solitary, stem-nesting native bees</li><li>The native plants these bees rely on for nesting material, pollen, and nectar</li><li>How habitat loss impacts native pollinators—and what you can do to help</li></ul><h3>Hands-On Experience</h3>Each attendee will build their own bee hotel during the workshop. Every participant will go home with:<ul><li>A fully constructed bee hotel featuring a sheltered 5-inch square opening filled with natural stems and/or nesting blocks</li><li>A packet of native seeds that provide both hollow stems for nesting and pollen and nectar for foraging</li></ul>This workshop is designed as a starting point, empowering attendees to expand their bee “real estate” over time and support larger native bee populations in their neighborhoods.<h3>Additional Information</h3>The instructor is the author of a native bee–focused book, which will be available for purchase following the workshop (optional).<h3>Who Should Attend</h3><ul><li>Gardeners and plant enthusiasts</li><li>Homeowners interested in native landscapes</li><li>Educators, families, and nature lovers</li><li>Anyone wanting to make a meaningful impact on pollinator health</li></ul>Space is limited. Registration is required and spots will fill quickly.

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