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Join Jason Mazurowski, a local naturalist and native bee specialist, to discover autumn pollinators at Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. We’ll explore wetlands and forest edges to document some of Vermont’s 350+ species of native bees, just as bumblebee colonies are reaching their annual late-summer peak. We’ll discuss and observe other groups of pollinators such as butterflies, moths, wasps and more as they forage on late-season wildflowers. We will also learn to record our sightings using the iNaturalist app, which is a fun way to learn about nature in your own backyard while contributing to science. Please wear sturdy footwear; the field-based portion of this walk will be spent off-trail on uneven terrain exploring forests and wetlands. Tick protection, and waterproof footwear are recommended. Be prepared for bugs, rain, and/or sun.

About Jason: Jason is an ecologist, naturalist, and instructor for the University of Vermont’s Field Naturalist MS program. He currently works with UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment to study the role of native bees in agricultural systems.

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