Bumblebee on an Azalea outside of Moscow

The community is invited to “Pollinators on the Palouse” on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the Center at Colfax Library. Presenter Charlene Purtee provides valuable information about bees including their habitat, why we need pollinators and how we can assist them in this critical time of declining bee populations.

Purtee points out her Queen Bee Elizabeth, marked with a green dot

Purtee is a hobby Beekeeper from Pullman and her presentation is a part of the “Science on the Palouse” series scheduled the 2nd Monday of each month. Sponsored by The Whitman Conservation District, these programs feature regional experts exploring important topics each month.  For more information, contact the Colfax Library at 509-397-4366 or Brian Bell, Whitman Conservation District at 509-288-4644 or brianwhitmancd@gmail.com.