<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/research/centers-and-institutes/uw-research-institute-amk-ranch/events/bumble-bee-atlas.html" dsn="blogs"><title>The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas: A Collaborative Effort to Conserve Bumble Bees Through Community Scientist Observations</title><description>Bumble bees are some of the most beloved and iconic pollinators in North America. With their large size, loud buzz, and striking color patterns, they not only capture our attention—they play a critical role in the health of our ecosystems</description><category>Academics</category><featuredImage><img src="/research/_files/centers_and_institutes/amk_ranch/_images/event-bumble-bee.jpg" alt="Bumble bee on flower"/></featuredImage><author>Michelle Toshack, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist with Xerces Society</author><pubDate>07/26/2025 11:13:04 AM</pubDate><tags><tag>_DO NOT USE TAGS - They will be deleted!</tag></tags></item>