Join us for a special educational talk exploring the rich biodiversity of bee species native to BC, led by Oliver Cook, a gardener with the District of West Vancouver. Oliver will showcase some of the unique bee species found in our area and provide tips on how to make a successful pollinator garden. Participants can then make a flower jar lantern to take home.

Bees come in all shapes, sizes, and colours and occupy a wide range of habitats and environmental niches. In total, there are over 700 bee species native to BC. Participants can make a simple jar lantern to take home using pollinator foliage and flowers from 5–6 p.m. Suitable for ages 4 and up if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied.

Oliver Cook works for the Parks Department at the District of West Vancouver. He is graduate of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Urban Ecosystems Degree Program.

This event is part of Sustain, a series of community-engaged exhibitions and programs focusing on sustainable practices and countering climate change anxiety, supported by the West Vancouver Foundation Community Grant.

Cost: $10