Monday 8 July 2013

A Buzz at Thurstaston

















18 participants attended this workshop run by Carl Clee and Tony Parker from Liverpool World Museum.

We learned much about the classification and habits of both solitary bees and bumblebees, especially those found on the Wirral and in North Wales. The importance of gardens and allotments for foraging bumblebees was pointed out. Suitable plants and nesting boxes were discussed.

We were all a lot better informed by the time it came to our walk outside and with the help of Carl and Tony were able to see at least 8 different species.























The next Bee Workshop is on Saturday August 3rd in New Ferry.

A morning session at Windsor Close Community Centre, New Ferry, followed by the afternoon at New Ferry Butterfly Park looking for resident wild bees and learning how to identify them and how they live.

Led by Tony Parker (Liverpool World Museum). Funded  by the "Your Wirral" Imago grant.

Booking is ESSENTIAL
Cost: FREE
Contact: Hilary Ash by email or telephone 0151 327 5923.

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