Tag: Bees

Bumble Bees

Welty Environmental Center 1201 Big Hill Ct, Beloit, WI, United States

Examine the life of a bumble bee and learn why they are important to the environment. Sample honey, make a bumble bee craft and hike as we search for bumble Continue Reading

$5

Free Nature Program: Bears, Bees and Honey, Oh My!

Nature At the Confluence 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL, United States

Featuring stories, a bee craft and honey tasting. You’ll learn all about how special bees are! If it rains, we'll be indoors! ►Recommended for ages 4-7. Siblings are welcome. ►Must Continue Reading

Free

Pollinator Hike at Kieselburg County Forest Preserve

Kieselburg County Forest Preserve 5801 Swanson Rd., Roscoe, IL, United States

Explore the forest preserve and look for bees, learn about their lives and collect data. Register here.

Free

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NCG To-Grow: Bumble Bee Nest

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, United States

Learn about the lives of bees and how you can attract them to your yard. You will also build your own nesting box to attract bumblebees. The in-person event is Continue Reading

$10 – $14

Introduction to Beekeeping Class on the Farm

Gretta's Goats 498 North Farwell Rd, Pecatonica, IL, United States

Learn about the benefits of keeping bees, equipment needs, hive parts, plants, and more. You will get a tour of the farm and a jar of local honey. You will Continue Reading

$50

Pollinator Palooza

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Come celebrate Earth Day at Severson Dells Nature Center and learn about all things pollination! Make a butterfly craft, take home some native plants for your own pollinator garden, learn Continue Reading

Free