A “Wings over Whidbey” event
Join us for a fascinating presentation in the Pacific Rim Institute’s Granary building.
Many people are unaware of the fascinating diversity of bees and other pollinators around the world. For example, in the state of Washington alone there are upwards of 700 species of native bees. To the naked eye, many of these organisms look like nothing more than a mundane house fly. Through the macro lens, however, a vastly different world is revealed. In this presentation, Aidan will showcase the beautiful bees and pollinators of Washington and beyond. He hopes that his photography will spark interest in the too often forgotten yet vitally important world of bees and pollinators.
Aidan Hersh
About the Presenter:
Aidan Hersh is a macrophotographer and native bee enthusiast living in Bellingham, WA. After picking up a used camera in 2020 and participating in the Xerces Society Bumble Bee Atlas, he began pursuing a career in native bee ecology and conservation. He currently serves on the board of the Washington Native Bee Society, the steering committee of the Washington Bee Atlas, and is leading an effort to database all of the bee specimens in the Western Washington University Insect Collection. He hopes that his photography will bring more attention to the small organisms that make up the world around us, especially bees. His photography can be found on Instagram @photo.by.aidan.
About the Washington Native Bee Society:
The Washington Native Bee Society was created in 2020 with the aim of providing a common location for all of Washington's solitary bee enthusiasts to convene in a semi-social way. We may not have a hive mind but will work together to share resources and information. We strive to build productive relationships and to make a positive impact by promoting awareness and conservation of Washington’s native bees. If you have an interest in native bees, we welcome you to join us for monthly meetings, held via Zoom every fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m.