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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/weekly-ground-force-sessions/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/artexhibit-chromatic-terrain-2026/2026-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Little Wonders: We LOVE Spring Flowers!! - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/little-wonders-spring-flowers-april-6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Programs,Little Wonders
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
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CREATED:20260326T184054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185103Z
UID:10002553-1775664000-1775667600@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Oaks and Acorns: Daffodils\, Daffodils All Around Us!
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/oaks-and-acorns-daffodils-april-8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Programs,Oaks and Acorns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155722Z
UID:10002441-1775725200-1775754000@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20250428T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181840Z
UID:10002480-1775728800-1775736000@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/weekly-ground-force-sessions/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155722Z
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182102Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Woodland Restoration Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/friday-woodland-restoration-sessions-2/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20251223T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T155412Z
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SUMMARY:Floral Workshop: Springtime Succulent Wreath
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/floral-workshop-springtime-apr-10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,Floral Arrangements
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155722Z
UID:10002443-1775898000-1775926800@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260116T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204012Z
UID:10002400-1775899800-1775908800@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-mini-retreat-apr-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20250428T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181840Z
UID:10002481-1775901600-1775908800@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/weekly-ground-force-sessions/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260212T155943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T185929Z
UID:10002449-1775905200-1775912400@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Plein Air Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/plein-painting-class-apr-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,Seasonal Program/Trips,Teen Progrms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260113T140256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154716Z
UID:10002378-1775980800-1776013200@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/artexhibit-chromatic-terrain-2026/2026-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T191751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T163252Z
UID:10002448-1775991600-1776006000@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Day Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-day-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155722Z
UID:10002445-1776157200-1776186000@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260212T181146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155413Z
UID:10002450-1776211200-1776297599@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Cream Tea - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/cream-tea-april-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Cream Tea,Tea Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260209T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155722Z
UID:10002446-1776243600-1776272400@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/daffodil-days-april-1-15/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
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CREATED:20260326T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185005Z
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SUMMARY:Oaks and Acorns: Chasing Rainbows
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/oaks-and-acorns-chasing-rainbows-april-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Programs,Oaks and Acorns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20250428T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181840Z
UID:10002482-1776333600-1776340800@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/weekly-ground-force-sessions/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260108T140035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180928Z
UID:10002363-1776362400-1776369600@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Arboretum After Hours
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/arboretum-after-hours-april-16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual Adult Events,Annual Events,Arboretum After Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20250529T180250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182102Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Woodland Restoration Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/friday-woodland-restoration-sessions-2/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20250428T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181840Z
UID:10002483-1776506400-1776513600@www.reeves-reedarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/weekly-ground-force-sessions/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20251007T185155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T184329Z
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SUMMARY:Free Saturday Tours
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/free-saturday-tours-2-2/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260404T111349
CREATED:20260113T140256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154716Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
DESCRIPTION:The summer garden is literally buzzing with honey bees. But take a closer look. Honey bees are not native to North America\, and much of the important work of pollinating plants and trees—including food crops—is undertaken by other\, native insects. These helpful indigenous pollinators are probably alongside the honey bees in your garden right now. One of the more common garden visitors native to North America is the bumble bee. There are many species of bumbles common in New Jersey\, and many look so alike that even experts have difficulty identifying them by appearance alone. Bumble bees are bigger than honey bees\, with a more bulky and square build\, and tend to be fuzzy all over.  They are ground nesting bees\, so you won’t find their nests in trees or on structures. Another important bee family pollinator is the mason bee. Mason bees are solitary bees well known for their gentle demeanors. They are smaller than honey bees\, and are often mistaken for flies. But don’t let their diminutive stature fool you; they are far more efficient pollinators even than honey bees\, and are crucial for our food production. As honey bee populations continue to be in crisis\, the native blue orchard mason bee is increasingly being used as a commercial pollinator for fruit crops in the US. Flower flies\, of which there are numerous species\, are also regular visitors to your garden. The easiest way to tell if an insect is a fly or a bee is to look at the eyes. Bees have teardrop-shaped eyes\, and flies have giant (relative to their heads) rounded bulbous eyes. The antennae of bees are also long\, while flies have shorter\, stubby antennae. Flower flies can range in size from tiny insects a few millimeters long to over two centimeters in length. Additionally\, many flower fly species have larvae that eat garden pests such as aphids. This makes them a welcome addition to the garden landscape. Next time you have a few minutes\, take a closer look at who is busy among your flowers. There are a lot of pollinators besides honey bees that help our gardens grow. Read More: Stanley\, Cory. “Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria).” Fact Sheet\, Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory\, ENT-162-12\, April 2012. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/files/Bees/blue-orchard-bee.pdf Shepherd\, Matthew and Scott Hoffman Black. “Flower Flies.” US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service\, n.d.\, accessed 25 June 2025. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/flower_flies.shtml Sharpe\, Paula\, and Ross Eatman. “ID Guide to Wild Bees – New York.” Sharpe-Eatman Nature Photography\, 2014-2016. https://www.sharpeatmanguides.com/sweat-bees Photo Captions:  Photo 1: A bumble bee flies in to join a green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. Like mason bees\, sweat bees are non-aggressive. Photo 2: Three native pollinators. Clockwise from upper left\, a blue orchard mason bee\, a flower fly\, and a green sweat bee. Note the bulbous red eyes on the flower fly. Photo 3: This picture of a honey bee on an oak-leaf hydrangea flower clearly shows the tear-shaped eyes and long antennae. Photo 4: Flower flies have rounded bulbous eyes that appear large relative to their heads\, as seen here. All photos taken by Laura Wangerin.
URL:https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/artexhibit-chromatic-terrain-2026/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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