Powerful Pollinators Workshop (two dates)

Wed Nov 20, 12pm-1pm, 122A St. Patrick (Learning Zone) AND

Tues Nov 26, 10:30am-11:30am, 100 McCaul lobby

Bees have kept us alive for centuries. But are honeybees the only bees? They’re certainly not: bees come in all shapes, sizes
and colours, have different pollination specialties and most of them are solitary.
But what is pollination anyway? In this immersive workshop, a beekeeper will tell the tale of the evolution of agriculture.
Oh, how things have changed! Bees are now in danger, as is the entire food chain - humans included. Participants will
be invited to discover the unusual bond that binds humans and bees and how they can have a real, positive impact on
pollinator populations - and even become their ambassador.

Presentation will cover:
What are wild and solitary bees?
What do bees do when they visit flowers?
What is pollination?
Are bees disappearing?
How is industrial farming killing bees?
How can we save the bees?

Workshop will be led by a beekeeper from Alveole. Participants will also receive seed packs to sow wild, bee-friendly flowers at home! Limited quantity available.