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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Part of the series Bee Week

A, Bee, Cs of Native Bees

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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.

Bio

Krystle Hickman is National Geographic Explorer, TEDx speaker, and advocate for the conservation of native bees. She has lectured at institutions like UCLA, Harvard, and the California Native Plant Society. Krystle's commitment to conservation takes her across the globe, documenting rare native bees without resorting to any form of lethal collecting. Her dedication to preserving these vital pollinators is reflected in the powerful narratives conveyed through her photographs.

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