OLWC Webinar Registration: Exploring Local Bee Diversity & Advancing Oregon Bee Advocacy

Discover the Fascinating World of Lake Oswego's Bees!
Join us for an up-close look at the diverse bee species of the Portland area, from the mighty Bumblebees to the tiny Miner Bees. Learn about their favorite flowers, the best spots to discover their baby nurseries, and get answers to intriguing questions like: What looks like a bee but isn’t? and Why do Bumblebees sleep on flowers overnight? We’ll also dive into Bee-Friendly Practices you can adopt to create a welcoming environment for these essential pollinators right in your own yard. Don’t miss the chance to join our live Q&A session at the end — bring your questions and curiosity!

Presenters:

Leah Puhlman
Leah Puhlman is an Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener and instructor for the 10-Minute University™ Program. With extensive experience raising mason bees and contributing to the PNW Bumble Bee Atlas, Leah also serves as the unofficial bee wrangler at the Oregon Zoo. Together with her husband, she has transformed their Portland-area garden into a certified wildlife habitat. Leah's gardening philosophy centers around Compassionate Gardening, focusing on plants that support wildlife while honoring memories of loved ones through thoughtful plant selections.

Celeste Meiffren-Swango
As director of Environment Oregon, Celeste develops and runs campaigns to win real results for Oregon’s environment. She has worked on issues ranging from preventing plastic pollution, stopping global warming, defending clean water, and protecting our beautiful places. Celeste’s organizing has helped to reduce kids’ exposure to lead in drinking water at childcare facilities in Oregon, encourage transportation electrification, ban single-use plastic grocery bags, defend our bedrock environmental laws and more. She is also the author of the children’s book, Myrtle the Turtle, empowering kids to prevent plastic pollution. Celeste lives in Portland, Ore., with her husband and two daughters, where they frequently enjoy the bounty of Oregon’s natural beauty.

Thursday, May 22nd - Join us on Zoom to learn about local bee populations and how to support them.
For more information contact Megan Hill at megan@oswegowatershed.org

Join fellow bee enthusiasts and members of the Lake Oswego Green Team for an introduction to iNaturalist and the goals of the event, and you'll be ready to embark on your pollinator exploration! Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or new to the world of bees, this is a great opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the health of local pollinators. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to make a difference while enjoying the outdoors! REGISTER HERE. For more information contact Megan Hill at megan@oswegowatershed.org