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.
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.
2023 workshops will be announced at the start of spring. If you are brand new to the Atlas, please join our mailing list to be notified when registration opens, or head over to the Online Training portal to watch the recordings and view the training packet.
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.
Sorry you missed the 2022 field days! Make sure to follow the Atlas on Instagram or Twitter, or join the Facebook group of volunteers to stay in the loop about future events. Check out some photos from this year's events:
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.
Sorry you missed the 2022 field days! Make sure to follow the Atlas on Instagram or Twitter, or join the Facebook group of volunteers to stay in the loop about future events. Check out some photos from this year's events:
Atlas Survey Blitz
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants—including those in Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, 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, Nebraska, 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.
- 2023 Dates coming soon!