Th Alaska Center of Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) RISA will present a webinar on August 20 at 10 a.m. AKDT (2 p.m. EST) on pollination changes across Alaska.
Dr. Christa Mulder and PhD candidate Katie Spellman will discuss their research investigating what happens when a new plant species enters and area and is more attractive to pollinators than native species. The webinar: “Pollinator Attraction: How do Non-Native Plants Change Pollination of Berry Plants Across Alaska?” will focus on the arrival of a non-native plant, white sweetclover (Melilotus albus), in Alaskan berry (Vaccinium spp.) picking habits.
To register and for more information, please visit: http://accap.uaf.edu/node/873. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.