Project GNBee

Community science project on ground nesting bees.
And check out those pollen pants!
“Help locate and map ground nesting bee sites to support conservation efforts with iNaturalist . Researchers at Cornell are seeking your help to better understand and protect the nests of solitary, gentle, ground-nesting bees. Even though 90% of bees are solitary and 70% of bees nest in the ground, knowledge about solitary ground-nesting bees is lacking. This project will study how factors like soil characteristics affect these bee populations, which will help us learn how to protect and improve nesting habitat for bees that provide crucial pollination services. By promoting nesting sites for native bees, we can enhance ecosystem and agricultural sustainability and resilience."

https://www.gnbee.org/
Project link to join: https://inaturalist.ca/projects/ground-nesting-bees-3e6882c0-a112-4ddb-b043-1da25638ce96

Posted on May 13, 2024 04:29 PM by surrey-bc_biodiversity