Introducing the Bumble Bees of Southwest Oregon pocket field guide
The Vesper Meadow Education Program is excited to announce the debut of our first guidebook!
The Bumble Bees of Southwest Oregon,
a great resource for beginning and seasoned naturalists alike. This true pocket-sized guide measures 4” x 6,” has waterproof covers and a spiral-wire binding; making it durable and easy to bring along in the field.
Serving as a tool for education and nature connection, this guidebook enables users to participate in regional community science and restoration efforts. The Vesper Meadow Education Program create opportunities for the public to take part in surveys, monitoring, and restoration projects to improve habitat for healthy bumble bee populations.
Features
In this 40 page guide, you will find:
Beautiful photographs, original artwork, and clear diagrams for identification of 23 species/subspecies of bumblebees in southwestern Oregon
Easily-to-reference information on each species including abundance in our area, distinguishing features, habitat, common flowers utilized, and look alikes species.
Interesting information about the behavior and life cycle of bumblebees, tips for bumble bee gardens, and fun facts
Purchase
receive a copy of Bumble Bees of Southwest Oregon by mail AND support the Vesper Meadow Education Program
We would like to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors that made this Bumble Bee Guide’s creation possible.
Thank you to the community sponsors:
Oregon Bee Project, Selberg Institute, Friends of Cascade Siskiyou National Monument, The Understory Initiative, Herb Pharm, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, The Beaver Coalition, Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener, Bee Girl Organization, Northwest Nature Shop, Confederated Tribe of Siletz, Easy Bees Co.
Thank you to the individual sponsors:
Maria MacArthur, Jim Gurley and Kathy Mechling, Larry and Karen Moy. Stephen Conaway, James Kraemer