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“Find the Queen” with the UNL Bee Lab

The Bee Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will join us with an observation hive. Guests of all ages can use magnifying glasses to identify the queen bee. The Bee Lab will also be giving a deep dive about Orchid Bees and their mating practices in both the natural and man made world.

 

The Bee Lab at UNL pursues research questions and extension programs focused on better understanding various stressors impacting pollinator health.

The UNL Bee Lab is led by Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, assistant professor and extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The lab is located on UNL East Campus in the Department of Entomology. Research and extension efforts focus on better understanding what kinds of factors contribute to declining bee populations to help beekeepers, landowners, and homeowners better understand the science behind sustaining healthy bee populations.

Lab research focuses on understanding the vast amount of factors from environmental stressors to biotic stressors, including pests and pathogens, that affect both managed and wild bee populations. In the lab, students aim to better understand these factors and try to find solutions to address the issues.

 

Who: Everyone

Where: 345 Riverfront Drive

When: February 15, 10am

Cost: Event is included with any daily admission ticket.

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