Descanso Events
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Nature Lab: The California Bumble Bee Atlas
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Included with admission or membership
Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory.
In this hands-on workshop, move beyond simple observation and become vital participatory scientists.
Gain the practical skills needed to document local biodiversity, featuring a specialized introduction to the California Bumble Bee Atlas.
Through transformative experiential learning, explore the “hidden” lives of our hardest-working pollinators and leave with a sense of awe and the knowledge to take positive action for local conservation.
Meets in the Rose Garden Pavilion.
Included with admission or membership. RSVP required.
Spaces are limited. Please RSVP here.
About Kristy Brauch
Kristy Brauch is a lifelong Californian and founder of Cynergetic Learning Lab with over 25 years of experience bridging the gap between research and the public. Her work focuses on turning curiosity into conservation through inclusive, shared adventures in nature.
