Some people are out there “beeing”, and you could be “beeing” too…

PhD student Terrell Roulston has done a lot of really amazing work in outreach with people in the community surrounding pollinators, specifically native bees and how you can learn to identify and recognize these species wherever you happen to be. Recently, he introduced me to the term of “Beeing” which is similar to “birding”, but the subject is buzzy – not feathery, and of course… far more species rich (globally, not locally)! Are you intrigued? If you are, you’re in luck!

Recently Terrell wrote an article in the Blomidon Naturalist Society’s fall newsletter, in which you can learn all about the different kinds of bees that call this part of the world home. Why not check it out? It’s open access and begins on page 8! You might enjoy taking a quick read and enjoying all the beautiful photographs that accompany this accessible, and beautiful story. Maybe you will be inspired to learn just a little bit more about wild bees!

Congratulations Terrell! Keep spreading the good word about our wild pollinators! Yahoo! All of us at the IBAL group are excited for some “Beeing” with you on campus in the summer of 2027!