Illinois Native Bees

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon, IL

July 14, 2027
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

What is all the buzz about? Native bees are where it's at, and there are lots of them in Illinois. Almost 500, to be exact. From small, metallic sweat bees to large, fluffy bumble bees, learn all about the amazing bees that call Illinois home. Explore bee taxonomy, bees versus other pollinators, mimics, native versus nonnative bees, behavior, and reproduction. Discuss the challenges they face and discover ways to help native bees with human-enhanced nesting structures, pollinator gardens, and more. Supplemental classroom resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours are available. Sponsored by the IDNR, this workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program.