ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Discover the fascinating world of wild solitary bees in this engaging webinar series designed for bee enthusiasts and anyone interested in pollinator conservation. Participants will explore the biology, ecology, and evolution of solitary bees through accessible, science-based presentations grounded in natural history and current research. Topics include bee diversity, life cycles, nesting behaviors, mating systems, foraging ecology, plant interactions, and the many environmental threats affecting bee populations in a changing world. This series will deepen participants’ understanding and appreciation of wild solitary bees while providing practical knowledge to support pollinator stewardship and conservation efforts.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 15-November 3, 2026
(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)
Register By: September 14, 2026
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
- Master Gardeners
- Home gardeners
- Naturalists
- Bee enthusiasts
- Growers
- Beekeepers
- Members of the general public
What will you learn?
- The diversity and evolutionary history of bees
- Differences between solitary and social bee life cycles
- The biology and ecological importance of male bees
- How solitary bees build and organize their nests
- How bees collect and use pollen, nectar, and other floral rewards
- The role of bee nutrition in reproduction and survival
- Common parasites, pathogens, predators, and other natural enemies of bees
- Complex interactions between bees and flowering plants
- How environmental change affects bee populations and pollination systems
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.