Wild for Wild Bees!

Welcome to Wild for Wild Bees!

Date: Sun Aug 04 2024

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Beacon Food Forest

Description

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.

About the Instructor

Chloe Markovits

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.