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AT21-519 Webinar Native Bees of Texas, Austin

October 11, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

$45.00

Event Title: Native Bees of Texas

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT21-519 Webinar Native Bees of Texas, Austin, Prersenter: Laurel Treviño (AT=6.5h)

Event Date: 10/11/2021
Event Time: 3:00p-5:30p

This is a 3 part class. See schedule below.

Event Summary:
Series on Bees

Event Description:
Why are native bees such a buzz-worthy topic? These magnificent, hard-working insects are diverse, fascinating and vital to landscapes. In this 3-part series learn about bee ecosystems, morphology, behavior and society, nesting habits, diets and how to tell bees from wannabees (mimics). Taking place during the annual Texas Pollinator Bioblitz, this series is the perfect way to share your observations with your community through iNaturalist. We’ll talk conservation too!

This 3-part series will take place partially online and partially in person. Classes listed as in person will only take place at the Wildflower Center and will not include a Zoom link. Classes listed as online will only take place via Zoom and will not include an in-person element. See the class schedule for more details.

October 11, 3 – 5:30 p.m.: Online Lecture
The first part of this series will cover the biology of bees and the keys to identifying the many different species of native bees in Texas.

October 13, 1 – 3:30 p.m.: Online Lab
In the second part of this series, we’ll take an up-close look at various specimens of different native bees.

October 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.: In-person Tour
Our series will conclude with a day in the gardens looking for bees and identifying the different species as they buzz about, enjoying the nectar of various native plants.

Cost: $45.00

Register @: https://17442a.blackbaudhosting.com/17442a/Native-Bees-of-Texas-Series

Event Location:
Online
in-Person:
Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739 United States

Instructor/Presenter:
Laurel Treviño

Contact Information:
512.232.0177
education@wildflower.org

Organization Website:
https://www.wildflower.org/event/native-bees-tx/2021-10-13

Sponsoring Organization:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Details

Date:
October 11, 2021
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost:
$45.00
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Website:
https://17442a.blackbaudhosting.com/17442a/Native-Bees-of-Texas-Series

Organizer

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Phone
512-232-0177
Email
education@wildflower.org
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