Can sunflowers, asters, and goldenrod protect our bees from pathogens?

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Moving from flower to flower, bees contribute to our global food supply and biodiversity. But bees and other insect pollinators are in decline as natural landscapes are converted for agriculture and other uses. Dr. Kate Borchardt’s research at UMass Amherst is revealing the conditions that support a large and healthy pollinator community.

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Join us for an afternoon with Kate, who will present her study of 20 habitats in western Massachusetts. Afterwards, we'll walk to the blooming areas of Shantigar where Kate and her colleagues are conducting fieldwork.

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Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing to protect against ticks.