How to Participate in the Project
Step 1: Get a Bumble Bee Watch Account
This account will keep track of your bumble bee observations and photographs, and you will use this username to adopt a grid cell.
This account will keep track of your bumble bee observations and photographs, and you will use this username to adopt a grid cell.
- If you already have one, all you need to do is register for the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas project! To do this simple step, start by logging in (www.BumbleBeeWatch.org), click on your user name at the top right of the page, and this will bring you to your profile. In the left corner above your photo, click “edit”. Scroll towards the bottom to the last drop-down box labeled as “Project” and select Missouri BBA, and then click save.
- If you do not have a Bumble Bee Watch account, please create an account, and be sure to select Missouri BBA as your project! This will help us keep track of user participation and data for the project.
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Step 2: Adopt Your Grid Cell
Not sure what that means? Click here Start by finding an area on the map that you would like to survey. It might be somewhere close to home, family land, camping spot, or a part of the state you'd like to know better. If you'd like to find a particular address on the map, use our Google Map. |
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Zoom in to the grid cell you'd like to adopt, and record its alphanumeric code, for example "MO_3" is shown to the right.
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Scroll down beneath the interactive map, and you'll find a form to fill out. Make sure you have your Bumble Bee Watch username and grid cell code(s) ready.
Please only adopt a grid cell if you are willing to commit to the minimum requirements.
We cannot confirm the selection of your grid cell unless you fill out the form, so please complete this step. Once fully confirmed, you will receive an email from us confirming your selection (within 2-3 business days).
You're done!
Ready to Adopt a Grid Cell? Click here
Please only adopt a grid cell if you are willing to commit to the minimum requirements.
We cannot confirm the selection of your grid cell unless you fill out the form, so please complete this step. Once fully confirmed, you will receive an email from us confirming your selection (within 2-3 business days).
You're done!
Ready to Adopt a Grid Cell? Click here
Step 3: Familiarize Yourself with Project Protocols
Use our online resources to to learn how the project works, how to conduct a survey, and how to submit your data.
Step 4: Plan Your Survey Locations
Use a map to explore potential locations within your grid cell. Remember that maps and aerial photography are not always great predictors of current conditions. Take advantage of our resources as you prepare to head out into the field
Step 5: Head out and Conduct a Survey!
Now that you're fully prepared, make sure you have all of the materials you need, and go conduct a survey!
Use our online resources to to learn how the project works, how to conduct a survey, and how to submit your data.
Step 4: Plan Your Survey Locations
Use a map to explore potential locations within your grid cell. Remember that maps and aerial photography are not always great predictors of current conditions. Take advantage of our resources as you prepare to head out into the field
Step 5: Head out and Conduct a Survey!
Now that you're fully prepared, make sure you have all of the materials you need, and go conduct a survey!
