Winter Speaker Series 2023: Steven Alm
February 18, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the Museum and Virtually on Zoom
Rhode Island's Native Bees, Monarch Butterflies, and Planting for Pollinators
We are delighted to welcome Steven Alm to the Winter Speaker Series to share research he and fellow habitat conservationist, Gary Casabona, have been dedicated to for many years.
All tickets purchased for Gary Casabona’s talk will automatically transfer to this lecture.
Did you know that biologists estimate there are over 200 different species of native bees in Rhode Island? These native bees were responsible for all of the native plant pollination until the colonists introduced the European honey bee in 1622.
Steven Alm’s talk will cover the life cycles of several native bee families, their social or solitary habits, and their relationships with native plants for pollen, nectar, and nesting sites. The talk will emphasize recommendations on the best native shrubs and herbaceous plants to create hospitable habitats for our declining species of native pollinators, particularly for the threatened yellow bumble bee, and the monarch butterfly.
The lecture will be held in person at the Museum and virtually, and will be followed by audience Q&A and tea reception.
About our Speaker
Currently Professor of Entomology at the University of Rhode Island, Steven Alm’s current research activity is focused on surveying the native bees in of Rhode Island, selecting and establishing pollinator habitat to conserve native bees, and finding novel methods for controlling varroa mites in honey bees. Alm received a B.S. and M.S. Degrees from the State University of New York, College of Environmental Studies and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University.
Photo credits: Casey Johnson
Our Generous Supporters:
Series Sponsors:
Lockett Ford Ballard, Jr., in memory of Margaret “Mida” Stokes Ballard
Johanna & Ronald Becker
Johanna Becker, in memory of Ronald Becker
Dr. Joseph Chazan
Mary Jennings
Linda McGoldrick
Chas Miller & Birch Coffey
Santiago & Maureen Neville
Edwina Sebest
Cynthia Sinclair
The Hope Foundation
Series Supporters:
Linda Jenkins
Susan & Robert Kieronski
Catering and Speaker Accommodations:
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Winter Speaker Series Committee
Johanna Becker, Chair
Cristin Searles Bilodeau, Director of Community Engagement
Eleanor Doumato
Anne DuBose Joslin
Susan Kieronski
Santiago Neville
Kathleen Shinners