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 or review the recording if you wish to attend a field day. Field days are limited to 20 people per event (first-come, first-served basis).
We have scheduled several training events for 2023. Most of these events will be run by project leaders at the Xerces Society. However, one of these upcoming events will be run by Doug Helmers and Amanda McColopin at the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and will include a prairie tour. Please register using the appropriate link below if you would like to attend. Other training events are currently being planned, so please stay tuned for additional info!
Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training Events with Xerces:
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 or review the recording if you wish to attend a field day. Field days are limited to 20 people per event (first-come, first-served basis).
We have scheduled several training events for 2023. Most of these events will be run by project leaders at the Xerces Society. However, one of these upcoming events will be run by Doug Helmers and Amanda McColopin at the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and will include a prairie tour. Please register using the appropriate link below if you would like to attend. Other training events are currently being planned, so please stay tuned for additional info!
Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training Events with Xerces:
- June 17th, 2023 - Pony Express Lake Conservation Area, Osborn, MO, 10 am- 12 pm CT
- July 8th, 2023 - Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City, MO, 10 am- 12 pm CT
- July 9th, 2023 - Audubon Center at Riverlands, West Alton (near St. Louis), MO, 10 am- 12 pm CT
- July 22nd, 2023 - Audubon Trails Nature Center, Rolla MO, 10 am - 12 pm CT
Prairie Tour and Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training and with Doug Helmers and Amanda McColopin/The Missouri Prairie Foundation:
- July 22th, 2023 - Drover's Prairie, Sedalia, MO, 9 am- 12 pm CT
Atlas Survey Blitz
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants (colored states on map) 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. Following the Blitz, states will be crowned for Most Participants, Most Observations, and Most Surveys. Participation is optional, but encouraged.
These events are targeted survey dates for all Bumble Bee Atlas participants (colored states on map) 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. Following the Blitz, states will be crowned for Most Participants, Most Observations, and Most Surveys. Participation is optional, but encouraged.
- June Blitz: June 19 - 25th - Celebrate Pollinator Week!
- July Blitz: July 28 - 30th
- August Blitz: August 25 - 27th
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