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Jun 17, 2017
Sat 9am to Noon
Location: 
620 N Mtn Ave
Price: $20.00 (Standard charge)
Ages: 7 and up
Gender: Coed
Spaces: Closed
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Apr 10, 2017 8:30am
Last day for standard registration: Jun 16, 2017 4pm
Internet registration opens: Apr 10, 2017 8:30am
Last day for Internet registration: Jun 16, 2017 4pm

Description: How many pollinators are in your area? What kind are they? Bees are an indicator species for human and landscape health. This workshop trains you how to recognize bees, wasps and flies and how to do a pollinator count. By learning basic bee identification and a standardized assessment protocol you can assess the impact of pollinator plantings and management techniques. Bee an asset to your community by examining pollinator abundance and diversity over time! Participants should bring: A stopwatch, wristwatch or timer on your phone. Optional: camera or phone with high quality camera. Suggested: sunscreen, hat, water. Please register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606.
AGES 7 & UP
DAY Saturday
DATE June 17
TIME 9am-12pm
PLACE NMP Nature Center
COST $20
INSTRUCTORS Sharon Schmidt is the volunteer director of Cascade Girl organization which produces the Oregon Honey Festival held in Ashland in August. She is the Chairperson of Bee City USA, Phoenix, and holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Nursing. Kristina Lefever is Chairperson of Bee City USA, Ashland and enamored with our native bees.

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