Attracting native bees to your own backyard pollinator garden
Online registration for this program has closed. If you would like to check for availability, please contact 618-997-3344 ext. 1 to reserve your seat.
Sunday, July 14
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
6987 Headquarters Road, Marion, IL
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
- Citizen Science Efforts
This seminar is a part of the Nature Dialogues Series sponsored by The Friends of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Online registration will close Saturday, July 13.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact Kimberly Rohling at kimrohli@ilinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.