This 2-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2025.
During this webinar, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2025 field season. The training will cover how to conduct your own survey, where and when to survey, what supplies you'll need, and how to submit your data. We will also discuss how to differentiate bumble bees from the other insects you'll encounter in the field.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
Reminder: This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. Before attending this webinar, please attend or watch part one of the training series, "Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees.” If you were not able to make it to the part one webinar, you can view the recording posted to the Xerces YouTube channel.
This workshop is supported by the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Learn more and register here today!
Genevieve Pugesek - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society
Katie Lamke - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Midwest Bumble Bee Atlas - Xerces Society
Sarah Nizzi - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, Iowa - Xerces Society
Elaine Evans is a University of Minnesota Extension Educator and Researcher working on pollinator education and research relating to bee conservation. After completing an M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Minnesota, Elaine has worked to connect people and pollinators through public engagement in monitoring, sharing conservation action steps, and researching impacts of conservation actions.
Elise Bernstein is a researcher and outreach coordinator for the University of Minnesota Bee Squad. She is a project coordinator for the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Nest Quest research projects that involve public participation, as well as the Pollinator Ambassadors volunteer program. Elise leads pollinator-centric outreach across the Twin Cities metro area and is passionate about engaging with the public on supporting pollinators. She has a B.S. in environmental science, policy, and management with an emphasis in environmental education and communication from the University of Minnesota.
Stephanie Shepherd is a biologist with the Iowa DNR's Wildlife Diversity Program who for the last 20 years has had the privilege of working with volunteer community scientists all over the state on species as diverse as eagles, bats and frogs. However, it is the prairie insects that are her true love, so being involved with the Iowa Bumblebee Atlas is a delight!
Bee Miller is a master's candidate in the Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology department at Iowa State University. Having graduated with a B.A. in Biology from Luther College in May 2022, Bee focuses on native pollinators, including solitary bees and bumble bees. Her research involves conducting bee surveys within prairie strips to assess whether surrounding landscape affects the pollinators found. She collaborates with the Iowa DNR and The Xerces Society to help lead Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas trainings.
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