Yanet Sepúlveda and Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) discuss the Bees and Heatwaves project that is investigating the impacts of extreme weather on bee populations.
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The Buzz Club: Citizen Science Virtual Symposium
Join us for a citizen science knowledge-sharing event using The Buzz Club projects as case studies.
Butterflies Through Time: Climate Change, Conservation & Historic Specimens
Matthew Hayes (University of Cambridge) discusses how historical specimens and modern-day research allow wildlife of the past to inform conservation of the future.
Spiders, Earthworms and Beetles: The Impacts of Cover Crop Frost Tolerance
Dr Amelia Hood (University of Reading) presents the results of a collaborative experiment looking at invertebrate-associated ecosystem benefits from cover crops.
Signal Crayfish Virtual Symposium
The Signal Crayfish Virtual Symposium – was a knowledge-sharing event about the latest in Signal Crayfish control methods in the UK and Europe.
Refurbishing the Bee Hotel: Different Bees, Different Needs
Dr Linda Birkin & Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) report their findings on what does and doesn’t work when it comes to providing your very own Air Bee ‘n’ Bee.
The Plight of the Bumblebee: A 12-Year Reintroduction Case Study
Dr Nikki Gammans (Bumblebee Conservation Trust) presents the story of the Short-haired Bumblebee, its extinction in Britain and a long-term reintroduction programme.
Nature Overheard: Acoustic Monitoring for Insects Through Community Science
Dr Abigail Lowe from the Natural History Museum explains how you can help investigate the impact of noise pollution on insects.
The Return of the Native: The Great Fox-spider in Britain
Mike Waite (Surrey Wildlife Trust) delves into the fascinating story of the Great Fox-spider – an invertebrate that was feared to be lost from the UK until recently.
Showcase Butterflies: Expanding Networks of Farmers & Biological Recorders
Dr Stuart Edwards (University of Reading) discusses his work connecting farmers and biological recorders to monitor farmland butterflies.