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Mass Audubon | Solitary Bees and Bee Hotels
February 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Solitary Bees and Bee Hotels(This is not an event organized or hosted by BABA)
February 25, 2023 (Saturday) 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
Audience: Adult
FREE to BABA Members!!!!
This program will start by discussing bee external anatomy and observing specimens. We will learn about solitary bee life cycles, threats native bees face, and how to help. We will take a special look at the family Megachilidae (mason and leaf cutter bees) before moving into our native bee house building activity. Supplies will be provided.
Please Note: This is both an indoor and outdoor program; please dress accordingly. In the case of inclement weather, a make up date will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be conducted in accordance with current Municipal, State, and Mass Audubon Covid-19 protocols. Participants are required to wear a face covering indoors and follow social distancing guidelines.
This program is free if you are a member of Dot Rx. Please email bnccamp@massaudubon.org to register.
For more information and registration:
https://www.massaudubon.org/program-catalog/boston-nature-center/85370-solitary-bees-and-bee-hotels