Introduction to Native Bees of Westchester County

Westchester County has a diversity of native bees that ecologist, John Kim, has been exploring floral resources for bees, the diversity of bees present and the competition for floral resources between native bees and honey bees. John will share some results from his research in Westchester County and also provide insights as to how gardeners and homeowners can improve habitat for bees through best practices.

John Kim is an ecologist broadly interested in interactions between the environment and people. He received his PhD from Duke University, and his studies examined how land-use changes alter ecosystem services, including the role of land use and vegetation in regulating water yield, carbon sequestration, nutrient availability, erosion, and landslide risks. John’s research has taken him to some of the most interesting landscapes including the southern Great Plains, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, Portugal, Costa Rica, and Laos. John’s work has been funded by the US National Science Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, Fulbright fellowship, Fundação Luso-Americana, Fondation de France, and the European Research Commission. John also served as an Open Access Ambassador to a Max Planck Institute—ask him about open science!

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