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California is home to over 1,600 species of native bees, and they are a vital part of the ecosystem. Through macro photography, get to know more about these important pollinators, what makes them so special, and signs of a healthy garden.
Krystle works with gardens like the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Arlington Garden, regularly photographing and documenting their native habitats. She also collects data on rare bee species in the Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree, Anza-Borrego, the Santa Monica Mountains, yards with native gardens, and more.
Photo courtesy of Krystle Hickman
Title of Talk: California Bumble Bees and Their Use of Native Plants April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM The meeting will be held at Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. , Sacramento. This will be a “hybrid” meeting and will be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary
Title of Talk: California Native Salvias – from Wildlands to Gardens March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM The meeting will be held at Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. , Sacramento. This will be a “hybrid” meeting and will be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom Summary The
Title of Talk: Organizing a Community in Support of New Legislation February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM This meeting will ONLY be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary We will discuss how to organize our community members on passing a bill and watchdogging it after. Key points will include: