Minnesota Bumble Bee
Nest Quest

Bumble bees are charismatic and iconic pollinators, but little is known about their nesting habits. One in every three bumble bees is currently threatened or endangered and understanding more about where they nest can help scientists take conservation action.  

Volunteers attend a training workshop, adopt a grid cell, set up a survey plot, and watch that plot for 20 minutes looking for nests.  Observe six different survey plots between June and late August. Anyone is welcome to participate.