Native Plant Society of New Mexico Native Plant Society of New Mexico

New Mexico’s Native Bees: Exploring Ecosystem Services,
Ecology, and Identification

The Albuquerque Chapter of the New Mexico Native Plant Society is sponsoring a workshop on New Mexico’s native bees.  The instructor will be Olivia Messinger Carril, author of The Bees in Your Backyard and The Common Bees of Eastern North America. The workshop will take place from July 13^th to July 17^th at the Museum of Southwestern Biology in Albuquerque.  A comprehensive overview of native bees will be presented focusing on their critical role in ecosystems.  Population dynamics, species identification, and methods for observing native bees in their natural habitats will be discussed. The workshop offers lectures, field studies, and hands-on laboratory work with a microscope.  Students will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of native bees and develop practical skills for recognizing and appreciating these essential pollinators.   The workshop tuition is $100 and there is a lab fee of $25.  Please contact Colleen McKee at cmmckee@aol.com with any questions or to receive a workshop description and application.  Enrollment is limited to 20 students so apply now!