The A, Bee, Cs of California’s Native Bees (Webinar)
Join National Geographic Explorer, Krystle Hickman for this presentation on native bees, their relationships with native plants, and community science engagement.
What to Expect:
- Learn how California is home to over 1,600 species of native bees and how they are a vital part of the ecosystem.
- Get to know more about these important pollinators through Krystle’s stunning, macro photography.
- Discover what makes them special and how to support a healthy garden.
Who Should Attend:
- Home gardeners and native plant enthusiasts interested in supporting pollinators
- Nature lovers, photographers, and anyone curious about California’s native bees
- Teachers, students, and environmental educators
- Community science volunteers and conservation-minded residents
- Beekeepers, master gardeners, and habitat restoration volunteers
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom. Instructions to access the webinar will be sent the week of the event.
Cost:
ABF Member: $8 Not a member? Join today for as little as $35 and save!
Non-Member: $10
Student: $5
Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.
What Past Participants Are Saying:
“Depth, thoroughness and clarity of information as well as intriguing videos”
“I always eagerly anticipate upcoming virtual programs…they are terrific.”
“The presenter was articulate, well-paced, and really knew the topic.”
Bio:
Krystle Hickman is a National Geographic Explorer, community scientist, conservation photographer, and multi-award-winning author based in Los Angeles, California. Through her photography, she raises awareness about the decline of native bee species while highlighting the ecosystems they reside in.
Hickman’s work has taken her across the globe, where she documents native bees without using lethal collection methods. This approach has enabled her to document behaviors new to science and capture some of the first images of living representatives of many species.
Her work has been featured across television, digital platforms, and podcasts, including Ologies, and she has presented internationally, including at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia. Hickman has also lectured at institutions such as Harvard University, UCLA, and more.
