Did you know there are over 1,600 species of bees native to California? Most people know relatively little about native bees considering how important they are to the pollination of native flowers and agricultural crops. To save the native bees, we must first get to know them.

Join conservation photographer Krystle Hickman as she takes you on a visual journey into the fascinating world of native bees, their relationships with native plants, and community science engagement. Through her lens, get to know more about these important pollinators, what makes them so special, and signs of a healthy garden.