Coming together to

CONSERVE OUR NATIVE BEES

 
 
 
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There are more than 4,000 native bee species in the United States, with many species likely yet to be described. These native bees pollinate our native plants and agricultural crops, add beauty to our world, and are deserving of protection.

The US National Native Bee Monitoring Research Coordination Network (RCN) is a USDA-funded effort to coordinate and support efforts to monitor native bee populations in the US, with the broader goal of conserving our nation's native bee fauna.

 

Developing a national strategy

From 2020-2024, the National Native Bee Monitoring Network will connect native bee biologists from across the US to facilitate the development of a national plan for native bee monitoring. The plan will include components such as monitoring protocols and frameworks for prioritizing places to monitor.

 

Empowering & connecting conservationists

The National Native Bee Monitoring Network develops new educational and training opportunities in areas that are fundamental to native bee monitoring. Here are a few ways that we accomplish this goal.


Member Network

We foster collaboration amongst native bee stakeholders by promoting existing bee monitoring efforts and developing new ones.

Workshops

We host workshops for biologists and conservation professionals to collect input for developing a national native bee monitoring plan.

Community Science

We encourage community members to get involved with native bee monitoring by highlighting science initiatives across the country.

 

Learn from bee monitoring experts

Check out our YouTube channel to watch videos from bee monitoring experts on community science, taxonomy, prioritizing places to monitor native bees, and more!

 
 
 
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Looking for more detailed information?

We manage research-driven resources for best practices in bee monitoring. Check them out here!

 
 
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