Taking Action for Native Bees
February 5 | 11:30 AM. - 12:30 PM
Did you know that North America is home to over 4,000 species of bees? In this presentation, we will explore the world of wild bees their life cycles, nesting habits, and basic identification. Along with how you can take action to help protect them. Presenter: Amy Loving, Director of Education at Nahant Marsh Education Center
This program is part of Gardening in the Air, a virtual series on February 5 co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension. Sessions are 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. CST. Sign up for one session or the entire series. Sessions are free to attend, but a donation is appreciated. Access links and handouts will be provided upon registration.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, or for more information, contact Bruce Black at brucejb@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for the requested accommodation. Some programs will be recorded. If recorded, closed captioning for requested programs will be honored after the event.
Gardening in the Air Sessions
Wildlife
- 9-10 a.m. Native Shrubs and Wildlife Benefits
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Move Beyond the Lawn! Small Scale Prairie Restorations for Pollinators and Other Wildlife
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Taking Action for Native Bees
Houseplants
- 9-10 a.m. Plant Propagation Techniques for the Home: Indoors and Out
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Diagnosing Indoor Plant Problems: Troubleshooting Common Issues with Houseplants
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kokedama String Gardening
Spring Trends
- 9-10 a.m. Trees that Pop in the Spring!
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tree Pruning Tips
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2022 Cool Kid in the Garden