Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas: Georgia Workshop
Schedule
Sat Apr 27 2024 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
Sweetwater Creek State Park | Lithia Springs, GA
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Register for this event at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/fD91CrMBumble bees are charismatic and easily recognizable pollinators thanks to their large size, loud buzz, and distinctive color patterns. They play an incredibly important role in sustaining the health of our environment by pollinating flowers in natural and urban areas, and by contributing to successful harvests on farms. The southeastern US is home to about 20 different bumble bee species, at least 20% of which are undergoing population declines. Existing data suggests that many species of bumble bee face an uncertain future, but we often lack the data needed to implement effective conservation measures.
To tackle this gap in knowledge, the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas is a large-scale community science effort aimed at gathering the data needed to track and conserve southeastern bumble bees. Community scientists spread out across one of our project states to survey for bumble bees and report back with whatever they find! Surveys can be run on your own or with a group of people. Survey methods are also catch-and-release, so no bees are harmed. All you will need to participate in the surveys is an insect net, some vials or jars, a decent camera (including cell phone cameras), internet access for data submission, and a way to get to your survey sites.
With your help, we can quickly cover large regions of the country, collect scientific-quality data, and contribute to bumble bee conservation. This project joins a growing nation-wide network of Bumble Bee Atlas projects managed by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and partner organizations. This workshop will cover everything you need to participate in the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas: how to catch and photograph bumble bees, submit your data, and identify your local bumblebees. Anyone with an interest in bees and a desire to help them in a hands-on way is encouraged to attend - no prior experience needed!
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Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs,GA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: