We moved to an online membership system 2 or 3 years ago now. When of the barriers has been the login. As most of you do not log in often, you forget or need to reset your password every time. We agree that that is a trial at times! So as part of our Inspire (more…)
Want to help us create a fun and educational experience for fairgoers?? The Thurston County Fair is July 31 to August 4 this year. We need support both before and during the Fair. BEFORE: Bee booth makeover Our booth needs a little TLC. We’re planning on some cleaning, light construction, and painting. If you want (more…)
Want to grow plants to help our local bees? One of our members happens to also be a Master Gardener! The local chapter is the Master Garener Foundation of Thurston County. She shared this list of links with us. The links below provide lots of information on what to plant for pollinators in our area. (more…)
Early Summer Bee Flowers Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida, perennial): An elegant beauty with fine, drooping petals, the pale purple coneflower is a bee favorite that also produces seeds much loved by finches. A native of grasslands and savannahs across the Eastern United States, this tough coneflower will bloom for up to three weeks from June to (more…)
Bird’s Foot Trefoil A member of the pea family, Bird’s Foot Trefoil is a classic component of wildflower seed mixes, providing both pollen and nectar during the summer months. Wild Blackberry Flowering from late spring to early summer, Wild Blackberry bushes provide a feast for honeybees. Well-pollinated, they later produce abundant blackberry crops to feed (more…)
