How many species of bee are there? Why do honeybees dance? What's all the buzz about pollinators? Learn the answers to these questions and more from botanist Claire Hopkins. Claire will cover the basics of honeybee habits, the pollinators you can find in Endicott Park, and how to help pollinators in your own backyard. Suitable for families and bee enthusiasts alike, come explore Endicott Park's new Nature Center and learn all about pollinators.

Explore Endicott Park's brand new Nature Center and enjoy a talk about the diversity of pollinators. 

Registration required, Tickets available here. (Scroll down to 'Nature Center Summer Speaker Series' and select the July 14th event.)

Claire will be presenting her Playing with Pollinators program at Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA, as part of their Rosemary Davis Nature Series. This event is open to the public and is suggested for folks aged 6 and up.

Brilliant Botany will be attending the Science Carnival, providing free education and resources around botany, pollinators and conservation! Stop by our booth for info about how to help your local pollinators, and find out what insects are living in your own backyard!

Claire will be presenting a workshop on careers in plant science, and hosting a booth at the STEM Expo.

This event is by registration only, and is only open to members of the Girl Scouts of Western Massachusetts.

Claire will be discussing science literacy and careers in plant science, during this interactive workshop directed at teens. Participants can expect to learn about some awesome botanists, how to access science info online and will take home a seedling.

Please contact West Springfield Public Library for more information and sign-up.

Brilliant Botany will have a booth at the 2017 Boston Mini Maker Faire! Claire will be onsite to teach the public about plants and pollinator conservation. Come by to look up close at some bee specimens, get your hands dirty, and learn about your local pollinators.

Ticket info coming soon.

Claire will be livestreaming on Periscope in celebration of Fascination of Plants Day. Tune in to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of Brilliant Botany and join Claire on a hike!

This webinar is part of the ASPB Plantae Seminar Series. It is free to attend, but space is limited. You can register to attend here.

In this seminar, Claire Hopkins will cover the basics, challenges, and joys of communicating plant science to the public. She will offer simple tips for improving your communication skills in any setting, while explaining the advantages of various methods and digital platforms. She will cover aspects of content creation, including equipment, audience, language, and strategy. 

Participants will be able to

• Communicate plant science to the public more succinctly and effectively
• Understand the techniques and challenges of using video for science communication
• Choose a platform or method of science communication that best suits their needs