Bumble Bee Bioblitz – Effigy Mounds
Come join scientists and park staff to learn how to identify bumble bees, survey, and report as part of the Bumble Bee Atlas. The goal is to expand the non-lethal Bumble Bee Atlas surveys into national parks. Participants should bring water and snacks and dress for off-trail prairies and woodlands. The day will start at the park visitor center.
Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, including some in the shape of animals. The monument is located three miles north of Marquette, Iowa, and 22 miles south of Waukon, Iowa, on HWY 76 and is one of 430+ national park sites. For more information call (563) 873-3491 ext. 123 or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/effigymounds or visit the parks Facebook page at www.facebook/EffigyMounds.
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