Join us on Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm and step into the world of University of Rhode Island Bee Lab’s Casey Johnson, a dedicated scientist on a noble quest to catalog, comprehend, and preserve the enchanting Native Bees of Rhode Island for generations yet to come. With her captivating passion for our local pollinators, she will inspire you to partake in the valiant effort to safeguard these vital creatures. As she unveils the knowledge of scientists, you'll discover that in this era of unparalleled habitat loss, the sanctuaries of our yards hold greater significance than ever before!

Casey Johnson is a Research Associate in the University of RI Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology. She has been a key member of the URI Bee Lab for five years and is a passionate and engaging speaker on the topic of enlisting all Rhode Islanders to help our native bees and imperiled pollinators. Visit HERE to learn more about the groundbreaking work happening at the URI Bee Lab.

This workshop is part of the 2025 Yards Alive Living Landscapes Learning Series organized by Prickly Ed’s Cactus Patch as part of their mission to infuse life, vitality and meaning into area landscapes. Learn more about the series of workshops, view speaker bios and explore resources on the topic at www.pricklyeds/upcoming-events

Complete Events in this Series:

• Buzz Alert! Rhode Island’s Native Bees are in Trouble - Discover How to Help Them Right at Home - Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm
• The Art of Inspired Ecological Design - Thursday February 13 at 6:30 pm
• Reclaiming the Front Yard: Freedom from Convention - Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 pm
• Back to Class! The Science of Plants and Why it Matters in a Rapidly Changing World - Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm
• Bay-wise Landscapes Designed to Boost Biodiversity - Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm
• Creating Magical Outdoor Spaces Where Kids Can Thrive - Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
• The ABCs and 123s of Creating and Maintaining Living Landscapes - Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm