# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Instructor: John Kotab

Native solitary bees play a vital role in pollinating plants throughout the Southern Appalachians. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about these fascinating insects while building a bee hotel that provides nesting habitat for local species.

During this engaging session, instructor John Kotab will introduce participants to the diversity of native bees in our region and explain how their life cycles differ from the better-known honeybee. Participants will learn about several native bee species, their nesting behaviors, and the important role they play in healthy ecosystems and gardens.

The workshop combines natural history with practical skill-building. With guidance from the instructor, participants will construct their own bee hotel using simple woodworking techniques. Along the way, attendees will gain experience using basic tools and learn skills that can be applied to future projects at home.

In addition to leaving with a finished bee hotel, participants will walk away with:

• A beginning knowledge of native solitary bees and their lifecycle
• An understanding of how bee hotels support pollinator habitat
• Hands-on experience with basic woodworking techniques
• A completed bee hotel ready to install at home

Workshops like this have been widely enjoyed by community groups, craft guilds, and nature organizations, offering a fun and empowering opportunity to learn both about pollinators and practical hands-on skills.

The workshop typically lasts just under two hours, making it an accessible and engaging introduction to pollinator conservation.

Whether you are a gardener, nature enthusiast, educator, or simply curious about supporting pollinators, this workshop offers a fun and meaningful way to connect with the world of native bees.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highlands/make-a-bee-hotel-supporting-native-solitary-bees/200030000439040
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highlands
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States, North Carolina 28741
- **lat**: 35.05449
- **long**: -83.18931
- **full address**: 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States, North Carolina 28741

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees being held?
  - **A:** Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States, North Carolina 28741.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees?
  - **A:** Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees is organized by Highlands Biological Station.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highlands, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Make a Bee Hotel: Supporting Native Solitary Bees sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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