Mastodawn

Did you know that 70% of native bees nest underground? These unsung heroes are vital for pollinating our local flora.

🌼 Support them by leaving patches of bare soil, avoiding pesticides, and planting native flowers.

🐝 Witness their activity at the nesting aggregation in Downs Neighbors Park (3217 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, WA).

It's a warm, sunny day after soaking rains eartlier this week. That means it's time for my cellophane bees to emerge in force!

This is my 16th year of observing this population in my garden. I'm always excited to see "my little bees".

Here's my blog post from the first year I noticed them, in 2008.