Bee Hotel Workshop: Supporting Native Bees

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:

• The life cycle of solitary, stem-nesting native bees
• The native plants these bees rely on for nesting material, pollen, and nectar
• How habitat loss impacts native pollinators—and what you can do to help

Hands-On Experience

Each attendee will build their own bee hotel during the workshop. Every participant will go home with:

• A fully constructed bee hotel featuring a sheltered 5-inch square opening filled with natural stems and/or nesting blocks
• A packet of native seeds that provide both hollow stems for nesting and pollen and nectar for foraging

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.

Additional Information

The instructor is the author of a native bee–focused book, which will be available for purchase following the workshop (optional).

Who Should Attend

• Gardeners and plant enthusiasts
• Homeowners interested in native landscapes
• Educators, families, and nature lovers
• Anyone wanting to make a meaningful impact on pollinator health

Space is limited. Registration is required and spots will fill quickly.