Pollination And Bees

UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Native Plants (Oakland)

Event Date
Sep 20, 2025

Explore the beauty and benefits of California native plants tailored to our climate. Discover their drought-tolerant qualities, appeal to native wildlife, and tips on selecting, planting, and maintaining these ecological gems in your garden.This event is free.
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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honey be on a marigold
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Design a Pollinator Habitat in your Backyard

Event Date
Jun 28, 2025

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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Squash bee standing on a large green leaf.
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Assessing Bee Exposure Risk and Potential for Habitat-Based Mitigation in California Agriculture

Event Date
Jun 11, 2025

This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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Bees and Other Pollinators
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees and Other Pollinators

Event Date
May 13, 2025

Library Community Room24266 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, 92637 Registration Required.    
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore

Event Date
May 12, 2025

Note: This is an online encore of an earlier in-person talk. Register to receive the Zoom link.Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies and other Pollinators

Event Date
May 11, 2025

Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).  We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the been population – and some tips on attracting bees…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Bees
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies And Other Pollinators

Event Date
Apr 12, 2025

Hosted by Rancho Santa Margarita LibraryReady to learn about pollination?Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).We will discuss bee nesting habits, host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population –…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Bumble Bee enjoying a lupine flower
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Event Date
Apr 12, 2025

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Gardening for Pollinators (EDC MG)

Event Date
May 17, 2025

Did you know that planting more diverse and flowering plants in your garden can help support your vegetable garden or orchard? Learn how to choose plants to make your garden a haven for the pollinators. Well cover the types of plants that attract butterflies, bees, bats and hummingbirds.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Gaillardia, or blanket flowers, in bloom in the Lake Tahoe Basin, late June 2026
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Gaillardia spp. 'Blanket Flower'

June 30, 2026
One cheery bloomer in the Tahoe Basin can be seen in bloom from late June until frost is the easy to grow Gaillardia. Native to the North American continent, this delicate flower is tougher than it looks. This short lived perennial reliably self sows, requires little water and attracts pollinators, but not…
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