Most people are aware of the honey bee crisis, but honey bees aren’t the only ones in trouble. Other pollinators are also in decline. Since this crisis, researchers have put more emphasis into studying all pollinators and learned that native bees not only pollinate crops alongside honey bees, but they also improve the efficiency of honey bee pollination. At this talk learn how to create a bee-friendly garden for honey and native bees – giving them a place in which to live, eat and raise their young, while attracting other wildlife such as butterflies, birds, hummingbirds and more. We’ll also enjoy a humorous look at native “bee- haviors.”
Debbie Ballentine joyfully shares her knowledge of California native plants, wildlife gardening and sustainable landscaping through her writing, speaking and photography. She is currently a garden writer for internationally acclaimed Houzz.com.
Sat May 18 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 18 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Cutting and Seed Exchange + Plant Sale Pickup |
Mon May 20 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Thu May 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri May 24 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Fri May 24 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat May 25 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Fountain Thistle Work Party |
Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 01:00PM “Seas of Downingias” Vernal Pool Wildflower Tour |
Mon May 27 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |