How to Create Habitat for Native Bees

February 20, 2025
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Location
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse, WI
Danielle Hudson samples native bee populations

We invite you to join local biologist Danielle Hudson for an exploration of the incredible diversity and ecological importance of native bees in the Driftless Area. This FREE presentation will be hosted by the Conservancy and the La Crosse Public Library on Thursday, February 20th at 5:30 p.m. During this discussion, participants will discover practical methods of creating bee-friendly habitats, helping to conserve these essential pollinators and the ecosystems they support.

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As a local biologist who has studied the native bee population in La Crosse County extensively, Danielle has a passion for preserving local lands and the species that thrive within them. She will walk participants through the steps that each person can take, so that no matter the size of their property, everyone will leave with a plan for how they can support the bees we depend on. As more and more land is developed, it is more critical than ever that landowners and homeowners create these pockets of habitat for native bees which support the growth of the food we eat and the ecosystems that are critical to the survival of so many species in the Driftless Area.

A former intern at Mississippi Valley Conservancy, Danielle focused her master’s research at UW-La Crosse on native bee conservation. She will also be serving as a new member of the Conservancy’s board of directors in 2025. This presentation is part of Mississippi Valley Conservancy’s Linked to the Land series of hikes and workshops sponsored by Olson Solar Energy with in-kind media support from WXOW News 19. Also at this event, Heather Miller, Adult Programming & Volunteer Coordinator at the La Crosse Public Library, will share information about the library’s Tool Lending Library and its Creation Space.

Advance registration is REQUIRED for this free event by end of day on Friday, February 14th. Contact Karen Solverson with questions: [email protected].

(PHOTO: Danielle Hudson collects data on native bee populations at Holland Sand Prairie in Holmen, Wisconsin. Image by Karen Solverson)

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February 20, 2025
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Location
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse, WI
Directions

This event will take place at the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601.