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Help tally bumblebees for a regional atlas at Harris Farm
ROCKFORD — Join Foothills Land Conservancy staff the morning of Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Harris Farm as we work on our 2nd survey for the SE Atlas Bumble Bee Survey efforts this summer.
This free event (with a suggested donation $10) is a great opportunity to explore the Harris Farm, visit our native pollinator meadows, and assist our team for a great cause!
Be sure to save-the-date for our August survey, which will be held the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Harris Farm.
What is the Bumble Bee Atlas?
The Atlas is a community (aka citizen or participatory) science project aimed at gathering the data needed to track and conserving bumble bees. The current data suggests that many species of bumble bees face an uncertain future, and there is a lack of data needed to implement effective conservation measures, especially at the regional scale. “Community science” means anyone is welcome to participate and help contribute to a better understanding of bumble bee needs.
John Skinner will be assisting the FLC staff with this survey. John is a retired Professor and Extension Apiculture Specialist in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee. John’s knowledge and instruction is super helpful and we are excited that he can join us this year too.