Learn about the importance of pollinators and become more familiar with some of the 650+ species of native bees that occur in Washington State.

Bob Gillespie, retired entomologist, was a faculty member at Wenatchee Valley College for 20 years. During that time he taught classes in agriculture, natural resources, biology, and outdoor recreation. During the last 12 years at Wenatchee Valley College, Bob also studied native bees associated with native plants bordering orchards with his students. Bob says "In retirement I want to help people develop pollinator habitat around their homes."

Pollinators 101 with Bob Gillespie