Supporting Native bee populations in your garden is a crucial part of creating biodiversity and resilient ecosystems. Learn the secrets of attracting native bees through gardening techniques, understand the crucial role these pollinators play in our ecosystem, and gain insights into why nurturing their populations is vital for biodiversity. Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling  on July 14 as she shares information on:

• What is a native bee?
• Why are they important?
• How many bee species exist?
• Gardening for bees using native species
• Some species profiles
• Citizen Science Efforts

This seminar is a part of the Nature Dialogues Series sponsored by The Friends of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Online registration will close Thursday, July 11.

To register visit go.illinois.edu/NativeGardening4Bees