Virtual Lunchbox Talk: Living With, and the Natural History of, Bumblebees

With John Whittlesey, Author, Retired Garden Designer

Thursday, September 25
12-1 p.m.
Virtual: On Zoom
Free!
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Bumble bees are among the most charismatic, noticeable (visible and audible!), as well as critically important pollinating insects. We see them in our gardens and in a wide range of natural landscapes from coastal bluffs to alpine meadows where they pollinate a wide diversity of flowers.

I am fortunate to live in a landscape with of bumble bee species. Beginning in early spring with the emergence of queens looking to begin new colonies, bumble bees are a big part of my everyday homestead life from these first sightings in spring through to the waning days of early fall.

In this talk I will share photos taken over the last 10 years of bumble bees while weaving a discussion of their life history along with anecdotes of “living with bumble bees,” ending the talk with plants to plant if you too would like to invite bumble bees to live in your garden.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER
John Whittlesey is a retired nurseryman, garden designer, and author (Plant Lover’s Guide to Salvias) who has spent the last twelve years designing and installing climate appropriate gardens in Northern California) with the purpose of attracting more wildlife into people’s gardens. He's a strong believer that we become more connected to our garden spaces when our gardens become more than just pretty places, but rather are vibrant habitats where birds and insects thrive. Being retired, he is now able to spend more time on his 10-acre homestead enjoying the richness around him, photographing, celebrating, and sharing this diversity with others.

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