Thu, Feb 11, 2021    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PFTP hosts a free monthly gathering with a variety of focuses to build community around our many shared interests. 

This month, we are excited to bring Stephen Andersen in to walk us through how to properly care for, house, and provide for mason bees - a gentle species and powerhouse pollinator.

Please RSVP here and come with all of your questions!

Full agenda to include:

  • Why mason bees 
  • Mason bee life cycle and pollination
  • What mason bees need to succeed
  • Holes to nest in
  • Blossoms to gather nectar and pollen from 
  • Mud to protect their nests 
  • Where and how to install bee houses
  • When to release cocoons 
  • How to protect from pests and parasites 
  • Resources to learn more
  • How to acquire free cocoons 
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Organizer Info
Madeleine Zusman
madeleine@portlandfruit.org
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