Most people think “honeybee” when they hear the word “bee”, but did you know that honeybees are not native to North America? In fact, they are only one among nearly 4,000 bee species on this continent and Texas alone has nearly 800 species of native bees!
Pollinators such as bees and monarch butterflies are under threat. One of the ways to you can help is by planting a pollinator garden. Paul Winski, Horticulture Agent of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will show you the steps needed to create a bee-friendly habitat in your own backyard.
Interested in beekeeping, but need some information to get started? Shannon Dietz with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will show you the way. You’ll learn the basics of beekeeping including gear and tools needed, beehive components, and harvesting honey.
Join us during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways to provide a safe environment for a variety of bird species. You are welcome to bring your lunch or purchase a lunch/snack from a food truck on site. Today's Topic: Birding apps are useful tools for […]
Join us downtown at the Sunset Coffee Building (1019 Commerce) during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways to provide a safe environment for a variety of bird species. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch. Today's Topic: Houston and the upper Texas coast are […]
Join us downtown at the Sunset Coffee Building (1019 Commerce St.) during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways to provide a safe environment for a variety of bird species. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch. Today's Topic: You can make your home, office, […]
