Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Park/Trail:
This workshop provides a quick overview of mason bees and their most common pest, the Krombein mite (also known as the pollen mite). Attendees are encouraged to bring in their mason bee nesting devices to work on extracting the cocoons and cleaning them with a dry sand process. Mason bee nesting trays used at Jackson Bottom Wetlands will also be available for attendees to clean so that they can get a hands on experience of what is involved in this important step in raising mason bees.
16 -- Adult
Ron Spendal
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
Sat 12/5 1 -- 3 pm
Free. Call 503-681-6283 to pre-register.
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
Contact Website: