The landscape of Oregon is unique, interwoven with gardens, croplands, natural areas and forests that all help support and maintain approximately 500 species of bees.
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Alicia, thanks! That video series looks attractive. We had a few Osmia lignaria propinqua emerge a few days ago. We are at 1600-1800' elevation, so we are a couple weeks behind Roseburg. But we'll all be buzzin' soon.
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