BLM, Xerces Society partner to host bumble bee workshop at Ayres Natural Bridge
208 Natural Bridge Rd.
Douglas, WY
United States
Event Description
Casper, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office is partnering with the Xerces Society to host a free public workshop focused on pollinator conservation through the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, at Ayres Natural Bridge Park.
The event will begin with an intro to bumble bees and the Atlas identification and conservation efforts, followed by a guided field outing to where participants will get hands-on practice on Atlas protocols at a field site. This community science initiative helps biologists – professional and citizens alike – better understand native bumble bee populations and their habitats throughout the region.
The event is free and open to the public. No prior experience is necessary – anyone with an interest in bees and a desire to contribute to hands-on conservation is encouraged to attend. Participants will learn how to identify bumble bees, use simple field tools, and submit observations to a regional database used by scientists and land managers.
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Ayres Natural Bridge Park, 208 Natural Bridge Rd., Douglas, Wyo.
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The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaborative project between the Xerces Society, state wildlife agencies and federal land managers. For more information, contact Sara Bassett at the BLM Casper Field Office, [email protected], or Amy Dolan at the Xerces Society, [email protected], or visit https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/mountain-states. Stay connected with BLM Wyoming updates by following us on Facebook and X.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.