We all know about the European honeybee, but what about the native bees that live here in the Santa Clara Valley? These local insects help pollinate your ornamental and edible plants, too! Once you know what to look for, you’ll learn to recognize over a dozen bee species that live in our urban setting ̶ especially among locally-growing native plants. Find out how planting even a few select natives can enrich your garden and attract even more bees.
John Kehoe is a longtime member of CNPS as well as The Xerces Society. He is passionate about the natural world and is a regular volunteer at Ulistac Natural Area, as well as at various CNPS functions. His research interests include studying native bees and their relationships with native plants. He shares these interests by way of his photography on Flickr, CalPhotos and Bumble Bee Watch.
Sat Feb 27 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Wed Mar 03 @ 7:30PM - 09:00PM Getting Started with Native Plants |
Sat Mar 06 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Wed Mar 10 @ 7:30PM - 09:00PM Growing and Appreciating California Succulents in Gardens and in the Wild |
Sat Mar 13 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Wed Mar 17 @ 7:30PM - 09:00PM Saving Wildflowers: How to be a More Effective Rare Plant Advocate |
Sat Mar 20 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Fri Mar 26 @ 7:00PM - Photography Group |
Sat Mar 27 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |