Fall Bumble Bee Training Evening

The Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) is a community-based, not-for-profit that works witheveryone to find practical solutions to environmental challenges that impact us all. It takes timeand effort to work collaboratively but OWC is building a new way of managing our water and land wherewe all do our part, work together and think long term. We believe it's worth the investment.

Oldman Watershed Council

Learn how to capture end-of-season bumble bee activity before the fall queens hibernate for the winter!

Fall Bumble Bee Training EveningClaresholm, Alberta Friday, September 26 | 4:30–6:00 pmJoin the Oldman Watershed Council for a hands-on training evening designed to give you the skills to contribute to bumble bee science. As the season winds down and fall queens prepare to hibernate, you’ll learn how to observe, identify, and record bumble bee activity—and contribute your findings to an important community science project. <h3>What you’ll learn</h3><ul><li>How to identify common and at-risk bumble bee species</li><li>How to capture quality photos and share observations on iNaturalist (cell phone required)</li><li>Why end-of-season monitoring matters for understanding bee populations</li><li>How your contributions support the “Bumble Bees of the Oldman Watershed” project</li></ul>This training will prepare you to join more bee-monitoring events next year, when queens emerge in spring and workers are active through summer. <h3>Event details</h3><ul><li>Location: Claresholm area (exact directions shared after registration)</li><li>Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 23</li><li>Transportation: Carpool options available—sign up after registration</li><li>Weather: The event runs rain or shine—please dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes</li><li>Refreshments: Light snacks and drinks provided</li><li>Families: Kids are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian </li></ul><h3>Accessibility</h3><ul><li>Parking available on-site, with extra space nearby</li><li>Gravel paths are walkable; strollers are manageable, though surfaces may be uneven</li><li>Washrooms are within a short walk of the site</li></ul>By registering, you give OWC permission to use event photos for educational and promotional purposes.

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