The Importance of Bees in this Place

Pollination Issues in the Maritimes

March 19th, Hotel Beauséjour, Moncton , NB

Co-sponsored by Blueberries New Brunswick, Conservation Council of New Brunswick, Canadian Pollination Initiative, New Brunswick Department of Agriculture.

Join Us on March 19th at the Hotel Beausejour in Moncton, NB

The Conservation Council and its partners would like to invite you to join with some of Canada's leading scientists, along with our berry and fruit growers, to discuss the state of pollinators and pollination in the Maritimes. Natural ecosystems, agricultural crops and food security are at risk from a North American decline in pollinators.

Topics:

1. Diversity of bees species in agro-ecosystems in Maritimes 
2. Conservation of bees species 
3. Health of domesticated bees 
4. Pollination of berry and fruit crops

Outcomes:

1. To raise awareness about the health of native and domesticated bee populations, and the pollination services they provide.

2. To identify research priorities to guide future research into pollinators and pollination in the Maritimes.

Speakers:

Cory Sheffield - Conservation and Diversity of Bees Peter Kevan - Pollinating Crop Plants Steve Javorek or Chris Cutler - Bees and Blueberries Linley Jesson - Plant Reproduction Heather Clay - Honey Production

Contact: Leah Anstis, Local Food Campaign Coordinator, Conservation Council, Phone: 458-8747, E-mail: homegrown@conservationcouncil.ca