bees

Mar 18, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Mason Bee House Workshop

Come explore the fascinating world of mason bees and learn how to properly care for them! These powerful pollinators are native to our area and are a fantastic way to learn more about bees. Led by Kristen Penhall, participants of this workshop will learn about the bee lifecycle as well as proper management of mason bee houses, plus take a closer look at specimens with a hand lens or microscope. After our time together, you will leave with your very own mason bee house to take home! 

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Aug 16, 2025 @ 01:30 pmEvents

[CANCELLED] Bumblebees and Bee-yond!

Ever wondered about the fuzzy, chunky bees flying around in the summer? Or maybe you’ve spotted a big bumblebee and thought, “that’s the largest bee I’ve ever seen!” Join us to learn all about the fascinating and diverse world of bumblebees and bee-yond!

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Jul 30, 2025 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Frogs and Bogs: Wildlife of Beaver Lake

As you venture along the wetland trail, you might hear the croaks and calls of nearby frogs, the quacks of resident ducks, and the buzz of bumblebees and dragonflies flying above the water — if you’re lucky, you also might just spot a beaver! How well do you know the animals that call Beaver Lake home?

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Jul 19, 2025 @ 01:30 pmEvents

Bugs, Birds, and Forest Treasures

What could be the connection between rufous hummingbirds, red-breasted sapsuckers, and insects in the forest? Where do little brown bats go in the daytime? Who’s been visiting the flowers and berries in the forest? Join us for a forest ecology walk to learn about the hidden connections from the mossy ground to the treetop canopies!

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Jun 28, 2025 @ 01:30 pmEvents

Buzzing Native Bees

When you think of a bee, chances are you imagine the European honeybee. But what about our native pollinators? Here in BC, we have over 400 species of native bees! Come along for this buzzing outing to learn about their life cycles and ecology — from large fuzzy bumble bees to charming leaf-cutter bees to tiny bees less than 5 mm long! 

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