Plant It and They Will Come: Supporting California's 1,600 Native Bee Species 2025

published: 18 Oct 2025, 2 min read

when: 21 Oct 2025 | venue: Hammer Museum | cost: Free | address: 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90024

Join National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman for a captivating talk on California’s native bee species and the plants they thrive on. California hosts over 1,600 native bee species, making it one of the world's most biodiverse regions. But our native bees—as distinct from honey bees—risk extinction from climate change and habitat loss. In her new book, The ABCs of California’s Native Bees, Hickman describes 26 critical bee species—from the Agile Longhorn Bee to the Zone-tailed Banded-Mining Bee—through stunning photography and expert insights on identification, habitats, and conservation.

A conversation with Michelle Fullner, host of the popular Golden State Naturalist podcast, and a book signing follows the talk.

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what: Plant It and They Will Come: Supporting California's 1,600 Native Bee Species 2025
when: 21 Oct 2025
opening hours: 7:30PM - 10:30PM
venue: Hammer Museum
city/suburb: Los Angeles
address: 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90024

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