This class will begin with a description of the value of pollinators to the world, and especially to Georgia. From there, attendees will look at how they can help bees. Then, participants will build bee nesting boxes that they can hang in their gardens. Participants must purchase the kit in advance. A link will be provided by OLLI staff.

Bats are a valuable and fascinating part of Georgia’s ecosystems. They provide a beneficial service by foraging on flying insects, many of which are considered pests. Bats in Georgia are facing threats from habitat loss, diminished food resources, and disease pressure. Despite the benefits that bats provide to their local ecosystems and to humans, they are misunderstood and undervalued members of our local wildlife communities. Learn more about these elusive creatures and what we can do to support them in our own landscapes.