MasonBees 101

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

This workshop tells you all you need to know to provide a home for one of our most productive native pollinators, the mason bee. Active early in the season and busier than the proverbial bee, mason bees are solitary, native insects that pollinate all types of plants found in gardens, orchards and wild nature.  Ages 16 -- Adult.

Instructor: Ron Spendal, Master Gardener

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.            Program #: 49505   

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov