"Wild Bees" Exhibition
Location: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn 70 Honey Horn Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Maps & DirectionsThe Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present Wild Bees, a photography exhibit by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, from May 15 to August 17. On view in the museum's main gallery, the exhibit features striking macro photography that offers a rare look at America's native bees and their vital role as pollinators.
"Visitors of all ages will be captivated by the close-up images of native bees - and inspired to learn more about these essential pollinators and why bee conservation matters," said Elizabeth Greenberg, Director of Exhibitions.
About the Photographers:
Paula Sharp is a photojournalist and author of several novels, including the bestseller Crows over a Wheatfield. She has photographed throughout the United States and Brazil. Her recent book, Native Bees of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, documents more than 100 bee species representing 45 distinct genera.
Ross Eatman has worked as a nature photographer for over 25 years. He is a co-founder of Sharp-Eatman Nature Photography, a society dedicated to documenting conservation issues.
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