Xerces Events

Join us for this training workshop to learn the what, why, and how of the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas in Nevada!

The first part of the day will be spent indoors in the Nevada Department of Wildlife Conference Room. In this classroom setting you'll learn about bumble bee diversity, life cycle, and conservation issues, along with details of the Bumble Bee Atlas protocol. After lunch, we'll head to a nearby field site (exact location TBD) for some hands-on practice. You'll be able to practice catching, photographing, and releasing bumble bees. Survey equipment (nets, vials) will be provided for you to use during the training, but it would be helpful to bring your own camera (cell phone cameras work!).

Lunch is on your own. Please bring a packed lunch or plan to stop for lunch on the way to the field site. Come prepared for the day with water, snacks, good walking shoes, sun protection, and materials for taking notes.

Learn more and register here today!


Amy Dolan - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join us at Crystal Spring Farm for a showcase on the many benefits of on-farm habitat and how to create more resilient farms.

Speakers include:
Seth Kroek, Crystal Spring Farm
Emily Blaisden, Wild Seed Project
Catherine Coverdale, The Xerces Society
Phil Fanning, UMaine Coop Extension

This event is intended for farmers, researchers, academics, and students, but anyone with an interest is welcome! Pre-registration is encouraged.

Learn more and register here today!


Erin Cocca - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, Maine - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Spring Lake Park Reserve! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through tallgrass prairie collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Conservation Blueprint! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through gently-graded prairie collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Pony Creek Nature Center! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through tallgrass prairie collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas for a bioblitz field day at Effigy Mounds National Monument! This event is a great opportunity to learn how to use an insect net, practice identifying and photographing bees, and connect with fellow participants.

Come join scientists and park staff to learn how to identify bumble bees, survey, and report as part of the Bumble Bee Atlas. The goal is to expand the non-lethal Bumble Bee Atlas surveys into national parks. Participants should bring water and snacks and dress for off-trail prairies and woodlands. The day will start at the park visitor center. Registration is not required. 

Learn more here!

Interested in getting involved in pollinator conservation in your community? You might not have a yard or control of the landscaping where you live, but there are plenty of opportunities to help pollinators in your neighborhood, city, or town. School and community gardens are a great place to establish native plants that support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. School and community gardens are also a place for people. They provide learning opportunities, green spaces, and natural refuge, where people can connect with and enjoy nature. They are a focal point for community gathering, advocacy, and cultural exchange, and neighborhood pride. In this webinar, join Xerces staff to learn more about community efforts and initiatives to protect and conserve pollinators, the basics of planting pollinator gardens, and see case studies of a variety of community and school pollinator gardens.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!


Kelly Gill - Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, East Region - Xerces Society


Olivia Matise - Mid-Atlantic Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist - Xerces Society


Stefanie Steele - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, Urban and Small Farms, Michigan - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day near Winthrop, WA! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. Come prepared to spend the day outside. Close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and water are recommended. There is an outhouse located at the trailhead.

We will meet at Chickadee Trailhead, about a 15 minute drive west of Winthrop. From there we will likely drive a short ways up a dirt Forest Service road. No parking pass is required at the trailhead.

Learn more and register here today!


Rich Hatfield - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Bumble Bee Conservation Lead - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Nahant Marsh Education Center! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through tallgrass prairie collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. This event will be led by University of Minnesota Extension staff. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up below.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through woodlands and prairie areas collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

The Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas will be leading a guided program at Voyageurs National Park during their 2026 BioBlitz! This event is a great opportunity to learn how to use an insect net, practice identifying and photographing bees, and connect with fellow participants.

Registration is required, so be sure to sign up in advance.

Learn more and register here today!

Join the Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at North Country Park! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be collecting bees from the pollinator garden. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Join the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas for a field day at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area! In-person training events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, practice identifying and photographing bees, and meet fellow participants. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up.

This event will take place outdoors. During the first hour of this event, we will be walking along trails and through tallgrass prairie collecting bumble bees. During the second hour, we will gather around tables to practice bee ID. Boots or close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and tick prevention are recommended.

Learn more and register here today!


Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society

To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].