Outreach is pillar of the work I do as a researcher. My connection and passion for insects and the natural world was fosters by outreach done by researchers and educators. I am excited to think of fun and creative ways to engage anyone who is interested in learning about insects and their weird lives!
zines
Chimney Bee Zine:
Chimney Bee Parasites Zine
Bees of Charlottesville
buttons
Starting this year (2026), I have started to make buttons to bring to outreach events and have with me as I do research at public facing locations. If you see me out in the field, ask for a fun button!
events
What’s Going on at the Bee Wall? May 31st 11:00am-12:00pm at Blandy Experimental Farm – More information and link to RSVP can be found here: https://blandy.virginia.edu/programs-workshops-walks
presentations
posters:
knitting
Blandy knit and learn (July 2026) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knit-along-flora-and-fauna-of-the-farm-tickets-1991774624519?aff=oddtdtcreator During July 2026, Ethan Skuches (PhD Student @ UVA) and I organized a Knit and Learn at Blandy Experimental Farm. We invited 5 graduate students to come and present their research to participants who all worked on a color work pattern. If you are interested in the pattern it can be found here on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blandy-experimental-farm-july-2026-cowl-kal
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