A Celebration of Pollination

About Entomologist Abby

Abby has both a BS and MS in Biology with an emphasis in Entomology. She began science communication on TikTok in 2020. She films and edits educational videos covering topics in entomology, ecology, conservation, and being a woman in STEM. She aims to give her audience an appreciation for insects and conservation.

About the class

Some of the world’s smallest creatures have the biggest impact on our ecosystems and food chain. That’s right: bees, bats, butterflies, and other tiny animals are hard at work making nature work for you. Join Entomologist Abby to learn how in this interactive exploration of the pollination process as you get to know the pollinators, learn why pollination is so important, and discover how you can help these animals that spend so much of their time helping you. Bring the items listed below to complete the optional in-class bee house!

To construct a bee house with Entomologist Abby bring:

•small cardboard tubes *to make your own, wrap half a sheet of construction paper around a pencil, tape the edge, and pull the pencil out.

•pencil

•empty milk carton

•twine

•scissors

•duct tape

•masking tape

•markers