Mason Bees Unwrapped: The Art and Science of Cocoon Harvesting

Join WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger for a workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm exploring mason bees, our gentle, non-stinging, native pollinators. Discover their vital role in pollination, learn how to create and maintain a thriving mason bee habitat, and gain insight into their life cycle. Learn how to harvest and clean cocoons (and bring your own nesting materials to harvest, if you like). Cleaned cocoons will be distributed to those interested in providing a house for the bees to nest in the spring. Attendees will also have a chance to win a fully furnished mason bee house and empty nesting tubes. Registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/mason-bees-unwrapped-the-art-science-of-cocoon-harvesting-tickets-1578733246639.