The UWRF Bee Club offers unique opportunities for students of all backgrounds and skill levels. The club hosts a variety of events throughout the year — from service projects to arts and crafts — all aimed at supporting native pollinators. The group remains active even during the winter months, when bees retreat into hibernation.
“In the winter, there isn’t a lot of service work to do, so we do craft projects to get more community involvement and more engagement across campus. I’ve noticed that people really love to come to craft events,” said Autumn Frederick, the current president of the Bee Club. Frederick, a senior conservation major, has served as president for two years and has overseen most of the club’s responsibilities.
“As of recently, I’ve finally recruited some new board members that are going to take over, and they’re doing a great job of continuing the legacy,” she said.
With native bee populations facing increasing threats, the club’s activities — such as building pollinator houses, educating students about pollinator species and planting pollinator-friendly plants — take on added importance.
“We have such an amazing campus that has so many opportunities to go out in nature and learn from it,” Frederick said.
Students can stay updated on upcoming events by following the UWRF Bee Club on Instagram or joining through FalconsConnect.