“The Benefits of Attracting Leaf Cutter and Mason Bees to Your Garden”

Mason and leaf cutter bees are solitary native bees that do not make honey or live in a hive. You don’t need protective gear as when keeping honey bees. These bees collect pollen on their bodies from plants and transfer the pollen to other plants. This is the first step in a process that produces fruit, vegetables, seeds and plants. Attendees will learn: How to coax these pollinators into their garden, Leave with a plan to create their own bee house, Learn how to increase yield of fruit and nut trees, and Understand the life cycle of native bees