2 versions of a 2019 calendar (PDF), created from Dan Johnson’s (from the University of Lethbridge) recent insect photos, are now available. These calendars were made to promote public appreciation for insects and biodiversity.
Bumble Bee Workshop Reminder
REMINDER: Bumble Bee Workshop is fast approaching! Co-hosted by the Entomological Society of British Columbia, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, the Bumble Bee Workshop will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 2018, at the Okanagan
Call for JESBC 2018 Submissions
Thinking about submitting an article and/or note? There’s still time to make JESBC 2018! Go to the JESBC website for more information about submissions.
The latest issue of Boreus, Vol. 38(1), is now available
The latest issue of our newsletter, Boreus, is now available! >>Boreus 38(1) Check out past issues at http://entsocbc.ca/publications/boreus-newsletter/
Job poster – collections assistant – UBC
Job opportunity posted on the UBC HR webpage from Monday to Friday (April 30 to May 4) of this week ONLY! Posting Title: Collections Assistant (Spencer Entomological Collection, UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum) For details, go to www.staffcareers.ubc.ca/29667 The deadline for applications
Entomological Society of BC: T-Shirt Contest Voting is On!
Check out the design submissions for the new ESBC T-shirt, and vote on your favourite! This link brings you to the ESBC Facebook Page, where you can vote: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entsocBC/permalink/1289218127846750/ Thanks to Dan Peach for all his work putting this together.
BC Institute of Agrologists with UBCO presents Macrophotography Workshop
BC Institute of Agrologists with UBCO presents: Macrophotography Workshop with Ward Strong (plus Master & PhD student presentations) Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Location: UBCO Ballroom UNC 200 Schedule: 11:30 – 12:00 – Check in. Bring your bag lunch and share
Pre-registration deadline coming up for Pollinator Stewardship Workshop
The pre-registration deadline for the 2018 Pollinator Stewardship Workshop is fast approaching! $20 pre-registration by March 17th; $30 after March 17th and at the door Date and location: Tuesday, March 20th, 2018, 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Okanagan College, Penticton Campus More information and registration.
T-shirt Design Contest has been extended!
Great news everyone! We are extending the deadline for our t-shirt design contest until the end of March. Due to the popularity of the ESBC t-shirts, we have decided to order more, and are seeking design ideas from our members.
Upcoming symposium at the Okanagan College – Penticton campus on the science and stewardship of pollinators
The Entomological Society of British Columbia, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Pollinator Partnership Canada, and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment jointly invite you to a symposium on the science and stewardship of pollinators. Through the process of pollination, bees, flies, beetles,