Colorado's Amazing Bumble Bees and How to Help Them

Learn about the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas Project

Come learn about the unique life cycle and adaptations of these amazing creatures. Hear more about conservation issues and what can be done to help conserve bumble bees, one photograph at a time.

Bumble bees are charismatic, easily recognizable pollinators thanks to their large size, loud buzz, and distinctive color patterns. They play an incredibly important role in sustaining the health of our environment by pollinating flowers in natural and urban areas, and by contributing to successful harvests on farms. The mountain regions of North America boast some of the highest diversity of bumble bees, making Colorado a fantastic place to learn about these fuzzy pollinators.

Unfortunately, like many other insects and pollinators, several bumble bee species have been experiencing population declines in past decades. The good news is that there are actions we can take right now to help them!

Come learn about the unique life cycle and adaptations of these amazing creatures. Hear more about conservation issues and what can be done to help, including how the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is using citizen scientists to help conserve bumble bees, one photograph at a time. The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is an ongoing community science project and everyone is invited to participate! Learn more at BumbleBeeAtlas.org.

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