lunch + learn: native bees of georgia

with Becky Griffin, uga extension

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

12:15 PM

Members: FREE
Non-Members: Regular Admission

Come meet the bees beyond the honeybee and discover the remarkable diversity buzzing right in our own backyards!

Georgia is home to hundreds of native bee species, each playing an important role in our ecosystems and gardens. Join Becky Griffin, Community and School Garden Coordinator, Pollinator Health Associate, and National Coordinator for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, for this engaging program where participants will learn how to recognize some of Georgia’s most fascinating native bees, discover their unique behaviors and nesting habits, and explore simple ways to create a welcoming habitat for them.

STAY + EXPLORE!

Create a bee home for all our pollinator pals using special, untreated wood!

+ specimen id

Have a mystery in your collection? Bring your favorite rock and fossil finds to the museum to finally learn what they are!

Curator Ryan Roney and our team of trained Tellus volunteers will be on-hand from 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 – 4 PM to examine your specimens and help you identify your prehistoric or geologic treasures.

This service is FREE with museum admission.

Please Note: While we love helping you discover the science behind your finds, we are unable to provide monetary appraisals or valuations.

The Lunch + Learn lecture begins at 12:15 PM. No outside food is allowed but you are welcome to buy lunch in the Café and bring it into the lecture, or just come hear the lecture. All Lunch + Learns are FREE for members and included in regular admission for non-members. Presentations are recommended for ages 8 and up, unless otherwise indicated.

From fossils to stars, Lunch and Learn features a wide variety of topics.