Pollinator Promenade - Western Massachusetts

Bees please! What better way to spend a late summer day than walking through a lush meadows and gardens, resplendent with goldenrod and other flowers, looking for pollinators? Join us on a beginner friendly walk to learn about these fascinating insects with guest expert Aliza Fassler! We will happily walk to the pace of the slowest person and stop frequently to look for our helpful insect friends. Aliza will show us the proper technique to net and examine the pollinators and then we’ll let them go to get on with their important work. Though nobody will be required to handle any insect, potential participants should be aware that we will be actively seeking out insects, including bees. People with allergies to bee or other insect stings may wish to choose a different event. We will be passing by tall grass and brush which could hide ticks. Our 1.3 mile route will take us on mown grassy paths, on uneven ground, which could slippery in the rain and also on gravel roads. There are no benches available on the route, though people are welcome to bring folding stools if they wish. Masks (KN95 or better) are required. Registration is limited to 14. More detailed information on our meeting location will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.Want to be the first to know when new events are posted in this area? Sign up for our mailing list at bit.ly/tvop-rivervalleyMA-VTWe ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.About our expert: Aliza is a PhD candidate in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass). She is broadly interested in applied science that explores human relationships with forest insects, finds mutual management strategies that integrate human resource needs with w