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Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees with Heather Holm

09/15/2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FREE

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees.

Join pollinator conservationist and author Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

Learn about pollen specialists, the presentation of floral resources, and how the physical characteristics of bees can influence their effectiveness as pollinators. Heather will also discuss ways to manage landscapes to enhance bee diversity, plant selection considerations, and ultimately how to think like a bee!

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Organizer

Lurie Garden
Phone
312-228-1004
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Venue

Chicago Cultural Center Millennium Park Room
78 E. Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602 United States
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