Friends of the Earth, in collaboration with the scientists from Bumble Bee Watch, are delivering the first Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count that runs until Aug. 15.
Just like governments need a census to know what’s happening with its citizens, their homes, families and jobs, Friends of the Earth say bumble bees need their own census.
According to the organization, not enough is known about wild, native bees in Canada. And what scientists do know is worrying.
There are about 40 species of bumble bee in Canada, which are important pollinators. Six of these have been determined to be critically at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.
The Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count is an effort to gather data in order to help scientists gather information on distribution and populations trends. The information gathered helps to determine the status and conservation needs in Canada.
To join the count go to Bumble Bee Watch to sign up. Choose the project code “Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count.”
For more information go to http://foecanada.org/en/the-great-canadian-bumble-bee-count/
