A Glimpse into the Life of Nocturnal Pollinators

Name: A Glimpse into the Life of Nocturnal Pollinators
Start: 2025-06-21T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-06-21T15:00:00-07:00
Location: 996 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97402

Schedule

Sat Jun 21 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

996 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97402 | Eugene, OR

Join us for an enlightening workshop exploring the fascinating world of nocturnal pollinators. Discover the vital role these nighttime workers play in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. We’ll delve into the unique ecology of pollination after dark, highlighting the diversity, lifecycles, and conservation of moths—one of nature’s most important yet often overlooked pollinators. Learn how to support and protect these essential creatures in your own garden and beyond.
Participants can expect to learn:
- Introduction to pollinators, including those that work the night shift.
- Discussion of the importance of nocturnal pollinators in both agricultural and natural settings
- Pollination after dark - a general look at nocturnal pollination ecology
- Moth diversity, lifecycles, ecology, and conservation
Presenter Bio:
Dave is a Xerces Society Ambassador and in that role is involved in educational and outreach work. Additionally he is an Oregon Naturalist and Master Melittoligist. His involvement in community science includes the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas, the California Bumble Bee Atlas, and the Oregon Bee Atlas. Dave also writes pollinator-focused articles for the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs newsletter, Mahonia.
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