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SUMMARY:Mini Bee School
DESCRIPTION:VIU and the Native Bee Society of BC are Proud to partner this spring to bring you another Mini Bee School at the Cowichan Campus in Duncan. Have you always wanted to know how to ID the amazing diversity of bees buzzing around your flowers? Where do they nest\, what do they eat\, and how can you support them? Join our Bee Biology and Identification workshop! This two-day session will start in the classroom to provide you with identification strategies for common native bees\, as well as in-depth information on their nesting\, overwintering\, and flower preferences! The following day we will go on a “Bee Quest”\, exploring local natural areas and observing bees and their habitat in the field. This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate students and will focus on recognizing common bumble bee species and common solitary bee genera. We will be examining bee specimens using low magnification digital microscopes\, focusing on features that can be observed in the field and in photographs. In the field we will discuss the use of iNaturalist and the NBSBC’s BC Bee Atlas as tools for supporting native bees. We will also look for examples of important native bee habitat features and discuss practical habitat conservation measures that community members can take. Guest Instructor: Jade Lee \nDay one of this workshop will be held at the Cowichan campus in room 130  May 9\, 2026  | 9 am to 4:30 pm \nDay two will be at Providence Farm May 10\, 2026  | 10 am to 3 pm \nBursaries available for low income individuals\, please email nbsbc@bcnativebees.org to request a bursary. Registration is being handled through VIU. Click the RSVP button to register or follow this link and you will be redirected to VIU’s Agricultural Workshops page. Please scroll down until you find Bee Biology and Identification to complete your registration.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/mini-bee-school/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Bee Society of BC":MAILTO:bcnativebees@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holland Creek Estates - Broom Cut
DESCRIPTION:Meet in Holland Creek Estates on Rollie Rose Road and Colonia Drive. The priority is to work along south edge of Holland Creek. There is also dense broom on the uphill side of the estate under the hydro lines and on the gated\, undeveloped\, cleared areas. We will also check the area by the entrance which was cleared last year. Lead – Jillian
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/holland-creek-estates-broom-cut/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk w/ Nature Cowichan
DESCRIPTION:Val George knows his butterflies as well as his native plants and birds. \nHe and his daughter even constructed a website for ID: Vancouver Island\, British Columbia Butterflies – A Photographic Guide \nThe walk along the E&N railway tracks will start at 12:45 but if you like\, come early and join us at noon with a bag lunch to eat on the HUB deck.  This free event is for everyone and no registration is required.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/butterfly-walk-w-nature-cowichan/
LOCATION:HUB-Cowichan Station\, 2375 Koksilah Road\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L6M5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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