Washington Native Bee Society

Back in 2020, we started a native bee society here in Washington State, and the progress we have made for our native bees has exceeded our expectations. Based on what we have learned, we're eager to help support the establishment of native bee societies in other states such as yours.

The focus of this blog is on the topic of “take” (collecting) as it applies to wildlife species, including bees and other insects, with the primary focus on our Washington state laws.

We are rapidly coming to appreciate how important our local pollinators are for keeping our plants and ecosystems healthy. We are also...