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Bumble bees (members of the genus Bombus) are a critical piece of many different natural landscapes and habitats – from seashores to mountain meadows over 10,000 ft.  In this workshop we will learn about bumble bee morphology, their natural history, life cycles and how to identify common bumble bee species native to Butte County in the lab and field.

Join us as we combine our love of art and plants in this workshop suitable for all artistic abilities. Brianna will lead us first in making close observations of our chosen specimens, identifying their colors, shapes, and details. Participants have the option to do detailed drawings of their specimens on paper using pencil techniques and/or colored versions using a variety of media.

Discover one of California's most extraordinary yet under-recognized landscapes, located less than 2 hours drive west and south of Chico – the Berryessa Snow Mountain region. Our speaker, Marc Hoshovsky, will help us better understand this region, why the region is so fascinating, and why it is now designated as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.