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Bees in our Backyard: an Introduction to Local Wild Pollinators (Framingham State University)

Framingham State University
Biology Department

Bees in our Backyard: an Introduction to Local Wild Pollinators

Presented by Aviva Liebert, Associate Professor, Biology Department, Framingham State University. Dr. Liebert's research focuses on the behavior, ecology, and genetics of social insects.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Suggested audience: children and families, suitable for all ages

When people hear the word "bee", they often think only of the European honey bee, a domesticated, introduced species, or perhaps a time they were stung, often by a yellowjacket wasp rather than a bee! This event will introduce you to the wide variety of local wild bee species and the habitats on which they depend, and help you learn how to identify the often-overlooked bees in your neighborhoods.