The Bumblebee Rescue and Foster Parent Program
The Bumblebee Rescue and Foster Parent Program is a community-powered research project in partnership with Dr. Robin Owen of Mount Royal University. It focusses on inventorying the populations, speciation, and distribution of 12 different species of bumblebee.
Please note that the primary goal of this project is not to move the existing nesting sites of bumblebees within the city. The CPF simply removes colonies that are at risk of being destoryed. We encourage through education for the bumblebee nests to stay in situe. In the 2012 season we received over 50 inquiries and did 15 rescues and foster parent placements.
This project aims to:
- Educate the public on the importance of native pollinators, and provide simple solutions to protect them
- Study urban bumblebee diversity and health, complement the research that is being done in the Kananaskis Country and compare those findings (if relevant)
- Promote grassroots solutions to environmental challenges and highlight the importance of community in the resiliency of urban environments
There are several ways to get involved in the Bumblebee Rescue and Foster Parent Program. Click here for more details!
