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Minnesota and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas training

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Date

Add to Calendar 2025-05-10 10:00:00 2025-05-10 12:00:00 Minnesota and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas training This workshop is presented by the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and it will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2025.During this webinar, participants will receive clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2025 field season. The training will cover how to conduct your own survey, where and when to survey, what supplies you'll need, and how to submit your data. We will also discuss how to differentiate bumble bees from the other insects you'll encounter in the field.This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. Before attending this webinar, please watch Part 1, "Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees.” You can register for the Part 1 webinar through our events page.If you are unable to attend the live event, you can view the recording once it has been posted to the online training portal.  America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Webinar

Contact

Elise Bernstein, [email protected] or 612-625-3761

 

This workshop is presented by the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and it will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2025.

During this webinar, participants will receive clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2025 field season. The training will cover how to conduct your own survey, where and when to survey, what supplies you'll need, and how to submit your data. We will also discuss how to differentiate bumble bees from the other insects you'll encounter in the field.

This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. Before attending this webinar, please watch Part 1, "Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees.” You can register for the Part 1 webinar through our events page.

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can view the recording once it has been posted to the online training portal. 

Audience

Bumble Bee Atlas volunteers

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration is required.

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Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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