What’s Going on at the Bee Wall?
Chimney bees (Anthophora) are the coolest (and strangest?) native bees you’ve never heard of. Teaser: they spit water onto the ground to soften clay when nesting! May is a great time to spy on chimney bees at Blandy’s Bee Wall— that big, pink cobb structure near Peetwood Pavilion and the Community Garden. Join Blandy graduate student Willow Lovecky to learn about chimney bees. Find out about their natural history, fascinating nesting behaviors, and what you can do to create better habitat for native bees on your property. This will be a casual program, so come curious and bring questions for this bee researcher!
What to expect: A casual outdoor program based at the Bee Wall (near Peetwood Pavilion).
Audience: All ages! Minors must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times. No pets, please!
What to bring: Dress for the weather! Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a full water bottle.
Where to meet: Meet at the flagpole at the front parking lot close to the “Arboretum Information” kiosk. We’ll walk to the Bee Wall as a group at the beginning of the program.
Note: The “Bee Wall’s” official name is “Dwelling: Shenandoah Valley.” This art instillation was created by Sarah Peebles
Register here.
