About the event

When we picture a bee, our first thought may be of a meandering bumblebee or a charismatic honeybee, but these are not the only bees we have in the UK. With around 270 species in the country, there is incredible diversity amongst this group!

In this fascinating workshop you’ll learn what makes a bee a bee, find out how to identify different species, and understand how to help and record wild bees.

You’ll also head out onto the reserve to hopefully find some bees in the wild.

BeeSeeking is a workshop designed for beginners and those curious about the world of bees. Any level of bee-knowledge is welcome!

About your tutor

Erica Evans is the Founder of Hive Helpers CIC, a project which combines nature conservation and the promotion of sustainable beekeeping to improve local habitats and local wellbeing.

Erica trained at Blackhorse Apiaries, and is an avid wild bee enthusiast. She's keen to share her love of the natural world with others, and to raise awareness about the plight of British pollinators.

About Walthamstow Wetlands

This London Wildlife Trust reserve is the largest urban wetland in Europe. It supports a huge variety of wildlife including bees such as the tawny mining bee, red mason bee, and hairy footed flower bee.

The bees on our reserve are wild, so we can’t guarantee sightings of particular species. However, this unpredictability is all part of the joy of wildlife!

Can't make this date? We will have another session at Woodberry Wetlands on 7th June!

All proceeds from this event enable London Wildlife Trust's mission of nature recovery for a thriving city.

Please note, the below agenda may change depending on weather, but all of these activities will be covered.

Agenda

1.00pm: arrivals, welcome, and introduction.

1.30pm: BeeSeeking parts 1 and 2.

2.30pm: break.

3.00pm: BeeSeeking Part 3.

3.30pm: practical field work.

4.45pm: BeeSeeking part 4.

5.30pm: session ends.