Natural History Wanderings

From Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants”

Poppy Hour: Native Bees with Krystle Hickman
Did you know California has over 1,500 native bee species? Join artist and TEDx speaker Krystle Hickman as she showcases native bees. Thursday, May 27 from 5:30-7pm. Free with RSVP; Tickets here.

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Krystle Hickman is a TEDx Speaker, Artist, Community Scientist and Photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Through artful photography, Krystle, strives to increase awareness of the decline in native bee species as well as highlight their biodiverse ecosystems. Her photography work has been featured in various online and print editorials.

Since 2019 Krystle has worked with gardens like the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Arlington Garden; regularly photographing and documenting their bee native habitats. Her aim is to keep accurate records of population changes. She is duplicating her research in the Mojave Desert, the Santa Monica Mountains and yards with native gardens. Throughout the process she consults with experts in different areas of Melittology (Scientific Study of Native Bees.)

Instagram: @beesip

Website: krystlehickmanart.com