Mason Bee Workshop 

Top 6 benefits of having Mason Bees in your backyard -

1. Efficient Pollination - Mason bees are excellent pollinators. THey are often more efficient than honeybees for pollinating crops such as fruit trees, berries, and early spring flowers.

2. Low Maintenance - Mason bees are solitary bees that do not produce honey. They require minimal maintenance and are unlikely to sting unless handled roughly. 

3. Early Pollination - Mason bees emerge early in the spring while temperatures are still cool. This makes them valuable pollinators for early-blooming plants because they are working well before other types of bees become active. 

4. Garden Productivity - By attracting mason bees to your garden, you can increase fruit and vegetable yields. Improved pollination results in better harvests. 

5. Biodiversity Support - Supporting native pollinators like mason bees helps to maintain biodiversity. The result is improved ecosystem health, benefiting both wildlife and agriculture. 

6. Educational Opportunities - Hosting mason bees provides an opportunity to learn about their fascinating biology and behavior, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and for the environment. 

Overall, mason bees are beneficial allies for gardeners, farmers, and ecosystems alike. Their presence contributes to sustainable and resilient ecosystems.

Bees entering a wooden hive with an illustration of a bee and a flying insect on the wood.

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Rain Bird Farms (Delta), a community garden, or your backyard!

$150 / per person (10 person maximum class size)

2 hours (+$75 / hour for any additional hours)

Every student will leave with a Mason bee home for their backyard and a Foraging Bee Wild Flower pollinator seed package.

1. Build a raised pollinator garden bed  

2. Build a Bee Hotel

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