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natural and cultural resource interpretation 
for the purpose
of fostering wise stewardship of all resources.

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Bee-come a Bee Monitor!

  • September 12, 2016
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Bees are one of our most important pollinators, but little is known about the bees that live in our natural landscapes. Learn how to distinguish bees from other flower-visiting insects, how to identify honey bees and native bees, and methods for monitoring bees. Participants will gain practical experience with hands-on activities including working with pinned specimens, examining bees in a restored prairie, and practicing the methods for standardized data collection. Participants will receive a Citizen Science Pollinator Monitoring Guide and other reference material. Activities will include classroom and outdoor time. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. Bring a hat, sunglasses, lunch and water bottle.

> Maximum of 30 participants.
> Directions to Maplewood Community Center.

TRAINING PARTNERS:  Xerxes Society Entomologists, Great River Greening Ecologists and City of Maplewood Naturalists. Funding for this project provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Optional Follow up Opportunity: Bee Monitoring at Prairie Farm; Saturday, September 17th from 1-4pm

Note: You must be registered for the above workshop to attend.

Put your training to use to monitor pollinators at the Prairie Farm Preserve. Participants will meet at Prairie Farm to walk transects, survey for pollinators and learn about the prairie restoration. Data gathered will provide baseline information that will be tracked as the prairie restoration matures. Participants need to be able to withstand tall grasses, uneven terrain. Wear sturdy walking shoes.

> Directions to Prairie Farm Preserve located at 2170 County Rd D E. Use the public parking lot just west of the driveway.

MNA Professional Development workshops are offered at least three times a year. They are provided as a benefit of membership. Members attend for free and are given priority registration. Non-members can register after a designated waiting period and pay a $10 non-refundable fee.

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