Native Bee Field Days & Wild Bee Safari
Explore the beauty of our local pollinators with Dr. Andony Melathopoulos and the OSU Oregon Bee Atlas team. From a community potluck on June 4th to a hands-on "Wild Bee Safari" at the Zumwalt Preserve on June 6th, this is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts. Registration Required: https://forms.gle/rm9GcCLEA416Q19j9
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 4, 2026 Saturday Jun 6, 2026
• June 4th (Thursday) 6–8pm: 1) Potluck supper; 2) Introductions & preliminary information; 3) Honey bee presentation by Dr. Melathopoulos. • June 5th (Friday) 5–8pm: 1) Process & techniques used for adding bees to the Oregon Bee Atlas; 2) Native Bee presentation by Dr. Melathopoulos. • June 6th (Saturday) 8am-5pm: 1) Meet for final instructions & convoy to survey area; 2) Survey native bees with experts; 3) Sample preservation for addition to the Oregon Bee Atlas; 4) Summary of noteworthy discoveries & event warp up.
Location
Enterprise, OR & Zumwalt Preserve
Fees/Admission
This event is free and open to the public. An suggested donation of $25 at the door includes a 1-year membership to the Wallowa County Beekeepers, helping to support local apiculture & native pollinators.
Contact Information
Nelda (Nel) Murri
Wallowa County Beekeepers
(509) 540-4733
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