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In the Life of Beetles: Superstars of soil health, pollination, and more!

January 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Free
This event will be recorded and posted to: The Xerces Society Youtube Channel

Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of insects on the planet and are endlessly fascinating. Join Jennifer Hopwood to learn more about how beetles are helping us in myriad ways, by contributing to soil health, controlling crop and garden pests, pollinating plants; and learn more about steps we can take to help them.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!


Jennifer Hopwood – Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Midwest – Xerces Society 
Jennifer provides resources and training for pollinator and beneficial insect habitat management and restoration in a variety of landscapes. She oversees a team of four USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service partner biologists and works closely with the NRCS. Jennifer has authored a number of publications and articles, and is co-author of several books, including Farming with Native Beneficial Insects100 Plants to Feed the Bees, and a roadside revegetation manual. Jennifer has a master’s degree in entomology from the University of Kansas. Along with work as a research specialist conducting invertebrate field research and identification, Jennifer was an instructor in biology and environmental science at Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College prior to joining Xerces in 2009.

Details

Date:
January 25
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PsFB9P-8SjiX09XVO3Io6w#/registration

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Online

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