Discover Canada’s Native Bees (French Only)

Jul 21, 2020

Join Cécile Antoine -PhD Candidate in Biology at UOttawa- on her journey to discover native bees that you may encounter in your gardens and parks around Ottawa, or the rest of the country. Cécile will share her passion by giving details on the biology and ecology of wild bees. She will also explain her research findings on bees that nest in the ground, which represent ¾ of the species, and is the focus of her studies. Learn more on how to support wild bees by attending this webinar!

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Action for Pollinators

Bees, flies, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds and even small mammals are pollinators, meaning they carry pollen on their bodies and move it between flowers. This almost invisible act occurs millions of times each day and creates a third of our food. It also sustains the native plants and habitats on which humans and wildlife depend.

Restoring habitat for Monarch in eastern Ontario

Increasingly, private landowners are interested in restoring areas of their property to provide improved habitat for Monarch and other pollinators. While there is abundant information on small-scale gardening with native plants, there is far less information available for restoration plantings at a larger scale. Here is a brief introduction for landowners in eastern Ontario interested in restoring an area of an acre or in a cost-effective way. More detailed information is in progress, so keep in touch for updates. Another great resource from the Xerces Society is Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed.

Help Bees in Your Garden

Some thoughtful gardening and a little planning is all it takes to help our native bees. Follow these tips to provide habitat for a diversity of bee species:

Discover Canada’s Native Bees (French Only)

Action for Pollinators

Restoring habitat for Monarch in eastern Ontario

Help Bees in Your Garden

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