Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas

The Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaborative project to track and conserve bumble bees throughout the region. By spreading out across the three-state region and conducting surveys, we will gain a better understanding of the Great Plains’ bumble bees. The gathered information will aid in improving the ways we conserve and protect these important native pollinators. All surveys are catch and release.

Educational workshops are held to provide volunteers with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to participate. We hope you’ll join us!

This effort first launched in 2022 and the first phase was completed in 2024. You are welcome to use our online training materials and conduct surveys on your own! We are hoping to offer live trainings in 2026.