Join BLM, CCA, and specialist Amy Dolan for a hands-on training for the Bumble Bee Atlas project in Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.

When: Thursday, April 24th from 1pm-4pm

Where: Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (specific location TBD based on Spring rain & flower bloom)

What: We will practice the Bumble Bee Atlas monitoring protocol, including collecting and handling bumble bees. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and skills to participate in the Bumble Bee Atlas project independently. The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is an ongoing community science project and everyone is invited to participate! Learn more at BumbleBeeAtlas.org.

Please bring: Something to write with/in, a camera (your cell phone will work great), snacks, plenty of water, hiking shoes, and sun protection.

Suggested (but not required): check out the Bumble Bee Atlas website, read the Participant Handbook, or watch the recorded training webinar to learn more about the Bumble Bee Atlas before attending this hands-on event.

Provided: Tools (nets), knowledge, and light refreshments

Amy Dolan is a conservation biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She joined Xerces in June 2024 to coordinate the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Amy has a bachelor's degree in biology from Wisconsin Lutheran College and a master’s degree in entomology from Montana State University. Her masters project was “The Bumble Bees of Montana.” Much of Amy’s career has been spent in education—as a middle and high school science teacher, outdoor educator, and youth crew leader. Based in Grand Junction, she is excited to explore the diverse landscapes of the mountain states while connecting with new people and sharing her love of bumble bees.