Mason Bees & Pollination in Our Valley

Transition Woodinville is happy to announce that 21 Acres is partnering with us on our upcoming reskilling classes.  Join us in their new center that is an innovative building designed to Leadership in Energy And Environmental Design (LEED) standards targeting a Platinum rating. The building and its integrated systems provide lessons for the community to consider in lessening their own impact on the planet.

Mason Bees with Dave Hunter

Honey bees are having challenges today with Colony Collapse Disorder, pesticides, global weather changes, nasty mites and a few more maladies.  You’ve read much of this bad news in recent years.  Although scientists are working feverishly to help this wonderful bee, their numbers continue to decrease. 

You can make a difference with actively raising some of the gentler solitary bees!  They are wonderful pollinators of fruit, nut, and gardens.

• Learn about the difference between social bees (honey  bees, bumble bees), and solitary bees(where every female is a queen and they assume all duties. )
• Find out why solitary bees don’t sting!
• Hear about the characteristics and life cycle of these amazing pollinators
• Watch cocoons be harvested from commercial wood trays
• Learn how easy it is to raise mason bees and other solitary bees.  There are a few key steps that will help you be successful.

Only $10 per family !

Sponsored by Sammamish Valley Grange and 21 Acres.