May 10th was the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation. In conjunction with Montana NSF EPSCoR, the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University hosted a Plant and Pollinator Palooza highlighting local citizen science projects. Partnering with Scistarter to promote their initiative, Science Near Me, the Xerces Society's Bumble Bee Atlas and the Montana Native Plant Society's Citizen Botany programs presented at the event before bringing participants outside to participate in catching and identifying Bumble Bees and identifying plants. The training sought to educate participants about the citizen science opportunities available in Montana and give them the materials and trainings needed to participate.
Celebrating 75 Years of the NSF: Plant and Pollinator Palooza
Date
May 20, 2025
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