Washington Native Bee Society

Do you wonder about the bees you see in your garden, or while hiking along Washington trails?

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Are you interested in native plants and what pollinates them?

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Is our agricultural food system important to you?

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Do you want to help protect Washington’s bees and their habitats?

 

Then you should be a member of the Washington Native Bee Society!

 

Join or renew TODAY!

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Your membership will help build our new organization's foundations. We are working towards offering the following activities:

• Field trips to admire, study and photograph bees and their plant communities

• Study weekends held in different ecosystems around the state

• Workshops on bee identification 

• Volunteer opportunities in education, restoration and conservation projects

• Grant funding eligibility for education, conservation, and research projects

• Participation in the WaNBS Photo Contest    

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Membership Categories:

• Individual member ($30): a member of the Society

• Individual member - Access Rate ($15): a member of the Society but for a lower membership fee for individuals who cannot afford to become members at the full rate

• Family membership ($40): a membership for families of 2 or more

• College student member ($15): members of the Society who are currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary educational institution

• Youth member ($5): members who are primary or secondary school age and are currently in school or intend to return to school

• Lifetime member ($300): a member for lifetime without need for renewal

• Associate member ($100): limited to businesses, associations, and non-governmental organizations, may not vote or hold office

• Honorary member (free): granted to members who have made an outstanding contribution to native bee conservation and/or who have rendered outstanding service to the Society

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Membership:  Yearly is from January through December 

• Grace period: yearly dues paid in November or December continue until end of following year