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Washington Native Bee Society
Events & Workshops
Thu, Jul 23ZoomTony Dickey takes you through his path to bug photography and beyond — discovering where the bugs are has taken him in unexpected directions. While he recalls his journey, he'll also share a bit of guidance about enhancing your skills or exploring new ones.
Thu, Jun 25ZoomLisa Robinson will take you on a tour about how our project has grown in the last five years. Come ask questions and learn more about ways to interact with the project and help with identification in this summer informal session.
Sat, Jun 06Umatilla National Wildlife RefugeLearn your local bees and aquatic inverts at McNary Wildlife Refuge
Sat, May 30Biology BuildingView many of the 75,000 specimens that make up the largest public insect collection in Western Washington! You'll see: Northern Giant Hornets (aka “Murder Hornets”) from the first nest discovered in the U.S., right here in Whatcom County; spectacular butterflies, beetles, insect giants & fossils!
Thu, May 28ZoomDo you want to build bee habitat or take your existing habitat to the next level? The Bee Stewards program is an introductory course that will teach you about the diversity of bees and how to meet their various needs through careful landscape design and plant selection.
Wed, May 20Wenatchee Valley CollegeMeet at the fountain to celebrate the wonders that pollinators do for us, from giving us food and flowers to increasing biodiversity! Hosted by Sustainability Committee, CAMP & PSI BETA
Sat, May 09Glacial Heritage PreserveVisit Glacial Heritage Preserve, open to the public just one day of the year. A restored prairie, 1,000 acres hosting many rare & declining species of birds, plants, & insects. Features: Hayride around the prairie, children's games, native plant ID workshops, ed. booths, bird walk, 4-mile trail.
Sat, Apr 25Foulweather Bluff PreserveJoin us for the 2026 City Nature Challenge at Foulweather Bluff Preserve on the Kitsap Peninsula to document as many species as we can!
Sat, Apr 25Prosser City ParkJoin us for a lively community Science Expo celebrating many branches of science—from agriculture and ecology to chemistry, observation, creativity, and experimentation.
Fri, Apr 24Whitman CountyJoin us for the Palouse Region's 2026 City Nature Challenge! Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Palouse by gathering observations of non-cultivated plants and animals throughout Whitman and Latah Counties.
Thu, Apr 23ZoomIn just three years, the WA Bee Atlas has experienced tremendous growth and is already expanding our knowledge of the state’s bee fauna. Hear from program staff Caleb Lankford (Volunteer Coordinator) and Karen Wright (Pollinator Taxonomist) about the program’s progress and exciting new discoveries!
Mon, Apr 20Burke-Gilman Brewing Company"Smarty Pints" science talk series: Plants & insects use temperature, day length & snowmelt to time when they bloom, but climate change is causing them to fall out of sync. Hear how we manipulated Colorado Rocky Mountain snowmelt to discover how pollinators responded & if plant pollination suffered.
Sat, Apr 18ATEC Bldg.Attention Grant-Adams back yard gardeners and small farmers, learn the secrets of sustainable gardening from Seed to Table at this WSU Master Gardeners event.
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