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SUN · JUN 28 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Bumble Bee Monitoring Program Orientation

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
18+ · RSVP Required
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Learn to identify and monitor bumble bees, including the endangered rusty-patched species.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Bumble Bee Monitoring Program Orientation at Wehr Nature Center offers a unique opportunity to engage with Milwaukee's natural environment. This free workshop is perfect for anyone interested in conservation and learning more about the local bumble bee population. Participants will gain skills in bee identification and monitoring techniques, contributing valuable data to help protect these vital pollinators.

With 20 native species of bumble bees in Wisconsin, including the endangered rusty-patched bumble bee, this program is crucial for conservation efforts. Attendees will use their smartphones or cameras to collect data, making it a practical and accessible way to get involved. It's a rewarding experience for nature enthusiasts and a meaningful way to make a difference in your community.

From the organizer

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Bumble Bee Monitor for Milwaukee County? Attend this free workshop to become one today! Wisconsin is home to 20 species of native bumblebees, many of which live here in Milwaukee, including the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble bee). Monitors help gather data on bumble bees in natural areas around the county using their smartphone or camera. The workshop will introduce you to monitoring methods and bee identification.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Free workshop, registration required by June 26th.

What's It Actually Like?

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Quiet

Who'll Be There

Attendees will likely include nature lovers, local residents interested in environmental issues, volunteers, and possibly students or individuals looking to learn more about ecology and conservation efforts. Expect a mix of ages, but likely skewing toward adults who are engaged in community and environmental activities.

What You'll Leave With

A new skill

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A new skill

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