Wild Bees & Butterflies of Ohio
Jun 01, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM
Location
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost $0.00
Event Contact Maureen Kampman | Email
Categories Adult, Backyard Habitat, Family, Special Events
Topics bees, butterflies, education, family, learn, pollinators, wildflowers, wildlife
Join us during Nature Fest on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. to learn about native bees and butterflies of Ohio presented by Tracy Teuscher, founder of Save Ohio Bees. Tracy is a certified naturalist, ecotherapist, and communicator with an M.S. in Environmental Studies.
– Meet some native bees and butterflies.
– Discover the common threats they face.
– Learn about the differences between native bees and honey bees.
– Learn how to create pollinator habitat using a simple planting method.
– Explore alternative lawns that don’t drive your neighbors nuts.
– Learn about habitat cost-sharing programs for larger acreage.
– Color a bumble bee and a butterfly.
– Hear inspiring stories.
– Enjoy original music.
PLUS, take home native wildflower seeds!