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Bumblebee and Butterfly ID Workshop

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, June 23, 2022

10:00 AM
People for Pollinators Meadow in Lincoln

This event is being co-sponsored with the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust.

Limited to 15 participants. Priority for Concord participants will be given to people who sign up to become a Beecology Citizen Scientist Volunteer. Volunteers under 15 years old need to be accompanied by an adult, who should be the main registrant.

Register using the form below. Further directions will be provided once registered.

Participants must have their own mobile device (ideal for uploading data in real time) or digital camera that can be used in the field to record observations.

If it rains, this event will be rescheduled to a later date. Wear sturdy shoes. Sun hat, sunscreen, and tick/mosquito repellent recommended. 

Workshop Description

The CLCT and LLCT are sponsoring a field workshop in the identification of native bumblebees and butterflies for participants interested becoming Beecology Citizen Science Volunteers. Dr. Robert Gegear will train citizen science volunteers to recognize individual species and how to record sightings using the Beecology Web App.

To find out more about how to become a Beecology Citizen Science Volunteer in Concord (Beecologist for short), click here.

Venue

Concord, MA 01742 United States + Google Map