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 Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas. After attending a workshop, participants will be well equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to participate. If you would like to participate in the project, please join for us a virtual workshop, or visit the Online Training Portal and review the training packet at your own pace.
PART ONE: Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees for Atlas Volunteers
Saturday, April 15, 2023
This 2-hour webinar discusses bumble bee ecology, how that interacts with ongoing conservation issues, and what we can all do to help. Beyond participating in our Bumble Bee Atlas projects, protecting, creating, and restoring habitat is the key. We’ll discuss how to provide habitat to benefit each stage of the life cycle, whether you have a small porch, or manage several acres.
The webinar was led by the bumble bee conservation crew at The Xerces Society: Rich Hatfield, Laurie Hamon, Katie Lamke, and Leif Richardson, who will be joined by Dr. Elaine Evans of the University of Minnesota.
PART TWO: Survey Protocol, Bee Identification, Plant Identification
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6-7:30pm CT
This 1.5-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2023. This webinar is intended for both new and returning participants, as we intend to share new survey priority zones that differ from the traditional grid system. Building off of the success and information gathered since 2019, we will focus our survey efforts on searching for Species of Greatest Conservation Need—those at-risk of extinction. More to come in the webinar!
In this training, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas, including how to conduct your own survey, the supplies you’ll need, and how to submit data. We will also cover identification of the common bumble bees and flowering plants you'll encounter in the field. This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. If you are new to the Atlas, please watch part one of the training series before attending.
This workshop is a collaboration between Missouri Department of Conservation, University of Missouri, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and The Xerces Society with support from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6-7:30pm CT
This 1.5-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2023. This webinar is intended for both new and returning participants, as we intend to share new survey priority zones that differ from the traditional grid system. Building off of the success and information gathered since 2019, we will focus our survey efforts on searching for Species of Greatest Conservation Need—those at-risk of extinction. More to come in the webinar!
In this training, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas, including how to conduct your own survey, the supplies you’ll need, and how to submit data. We will also cover identification of the common bumble bees and flowering plants you'll encounter in the field. This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. If you are new to the Atlas, please watch part one of the training series before attending.
This workshop is a collaboration between Missouri Department of Conservation, University of Missouri, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and The Xerces Society with support from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
Field Days
2023 dates coming soon!
2023 dates coming soon!
Atlas Survey Blitz
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants—including those in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee—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!
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants—including those in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee—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!
