Join us as we create DIY Bee watering stations and Butterfly puddlers!

Okay, So Why Do Bees and Butterflies Need Water?

Bees need water to digest food and to dilute crystalized honey. They also use it in hives to create an evaporative cooler system. They do this by spreading a film of water over a cell containing a baby bee (this is called a “sealed brood”), and line the edges of cells that contain larva and eggs. Next bees fan like mad until evaporation lowers the temperature.  One added benefit of a watering station: Bees return to the same spot over and over, which helps if you happen to have a swimming pool, where they might otherwise drown.

Butterflies—particularly the males—like to “puddle” for hydration and minerals, especially in the middle of a drought (check) and high heat (check). Honestly, the thought of butterflies liking puddles just like Peppa Pig is adorable enough to make this project worth doing.

Space is limited to 12 attendees so registration is required.