2026 Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead Garden

Tuesday, June 9
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm

Jackson County Extension Office

402 Ava Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity leading to resilient ecosystems and agricultural systems. Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling as she shares information on:

What is a native bee?
Why are they important?
How many bee species exist?
Gardening for bees using native species
Some species profiles
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