Bumblebees and Blooms - Hike at Dobson Tract
Join us on Saturday, 7/18, for a bonus hike in addition to our Second Saturday hikes, to search for and identify bumblebees and to identify the plants on which they are nectaring and gathering pollen.
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dobson Tract - Mississippi Valley Conser, 5784 Thistledown Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
About
This hike, "Bumblebees and Blooms" will complement the one on 7/11 which focused on other native bees. Led by Mike O'Brien and others, we will search for common and rare bumblebees...and maybe see the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee!
When: Saturday, 7/18, at 9:00
Where: Park near W5788 Thistledown Drive in Arbor Hills
Difficulty: This is an easy hike on mowed trails on a small, flat, planted prairie right next to the parking area with boatloads of bumblebees!
What to Bring: Wear long pants, good hiking shoes, and bring water and a snack if needed. We'll have bug spray and some printed bumblebee guides.