Bombus! The Natural History of Bumble Bees

Description

Drawing on the scientific name for bumble bees, Bombus! The Natural History of Bumble Bees brings to life the beauty, ecological importance, and joy of California’s charismatic native bees.

California is home to an astounding 1600+ species of native bees, but few of us are aware of the 25 species of bumblebees native to our state – that’s about half the total number of bumble bee species in the U.S. 

Through the extensive and exquisitely detailed photography by plantsman and longtime bumble bee enthusiast and observer, John Whittlesey, Bombus! The Natural History of Bumble Bees brings home to audiences the critical role bumble bees play in our native ecosystems and why it is more important than ever that we know and protect bumble bees and their habitats.  Bombus! The Natural History of Bumble Bees will also include documentary audio/video modules, historical and current bumble bee data, and hands-on, interactive science and learning activities for all ages.

Bombus! The Natural History of Bumble Bees is created by John Whittlesey and co-produced by  Jennifer Jewell and Gateway Science Museum. The exhibition tours through Exhibit Envoy, a nonprofit.