Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC x Xerxes – Missoula, MT 2026
Date
May 30, 2026
Location
Missoula, MT
Venue
Skyline Ridge
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free – $0.00
Events
Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC x Xerxes Collab
Are you a runner who loves endless wildflower meadows and buzzing pollinators? Ever wanted to combine your passion for running with science? Have plans to run to remote, wild, and scenic corners of Montana this summer? Montana Trail Crew invites Missoula trail runners to join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for a unique run and training co-hosted with Xerces Society on Mount Dean Stone. This outing will provide you with the knowledge and equipment to contribute to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas on your summer trail runs. You can help fill knowledge gaps about our native bumble bees! The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project actively tracking and conserving our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the field training day—no experience is needed. Michelle Toshack (Xerces Society) will demonstrate how to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. This field training is a great opportunity to get involved further with the Montana Bumble
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