Online Workshops
Workshops are open to anyone interested in the project and will provide an in-depth look at the world of bumble bees as well as the details for how to participate in the Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas. After attending a workshop, participants will be well equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be successful.
If you would like to participate in the project, please join us at both sessions:
Workshops are open to anyone interested in the project and will provide an in-depth look at the world of bumble bees as well as the details for how to participate in the Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas. After attending a workshop, participants will be well equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be successful.
If you would like to participate in the project, please join us at both sessions:
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Part One: Wednesday May 18, 2022 (6-8pm CT)
Part Two: Thursday May 19, 2022 (6-8pm CT)
If you can't make these dates, you'll be able to watch a recording on the Xerces Society YouTube Channel.
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Photos: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Alie Mayes
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Field Days
In addition to workshops, we will host a series of outdoor field days for participants to gain hands-on experience alongside project leaders. These events are a great way to learn how to use your insect net, collect data according to project methods, identify the bumble bees, connect with fellow volunteers, and get any lingering questions answered! Please attend the online workshop if you wish to attend a field day. Field days are limited to 20 people per event (first-come, first-served basis), registration will open up after the online workshop. Kansas Great Plains Nature Center (Wichita) - June 25th Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (Strong City) - June 26th North Dakota Jonny Gisi Memorial Park (Bismarck) - July 30th Heritage Hills Park (Fargo) - July 31st South Dakota Wind Cave National Park (Hot Springs) - June 11th Badlands National Park (Interior) - June 12th Good Earth State Park (Sioux Falls) - July 9th Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area (Pierre) - July 16th (limited space) Check out nearby events in Nebraska and Missouri as well. |
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Atlas Survey Blitz
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants—including those in Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Idaho, and Washington)—to work collaboratively! To participate, visit your grid cell on one (or all!) of the listed dates, conduct a survey, and submit your data within 7 days of the Blitz. We will be sharing results from each of the Blitz weekends for each state. Participation is optional, but encouraged.
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants—including those in Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Idaho, and Washington)—to work collaboratively! To participate, visit your grid cell on one (or all!) of the listed dates, conduct a survey, and submit your data within 7 days of the Blitz. We will be sharing results from each of the Blitz weekends for each state. Participation is optional, but encouraged.
- June 25-26, 2022 - Pollinator Week!
- July 30-31, 2022
- August 27-28, 2022