Videos
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Introductory Meeting of the SPAP Advisory Committee
Video recording from April 10th SPAP meeting
February 12 SPAP Advisory Committee Meeting
Video recording from the February 12th SPAP meeting. Includes presentation by Offshoots team.
March 11 SPAP Advisory Committee Meeting
Video recording from the March 11th SPAP meeting. Includes presentation by Offshoots team.
June 10 Presentation of the Draft Pollinator Action Plan
Video recording from the June 10th SPAP Advisory Committee meeting including the presentation of the draft plan by Offshoots, Inc.
July 8 Presentation of the Final Pollinator Action Plan
Video recording from the July 8, 2024, presentation of the Pollinator Action Plan final draft. This video includes comments from Mayor Ballantyne and a brief presentation from Offshoots, Inc.
Expert Interview - Dr. Avalon Owens
Video recording from a conversation with nocturnal insect expert, Avalon Owens.
Expert Interview - Dr. Susannah Lerman
Video recording from a conversation with pollinator expert, Dr. Susannah Lerman. This conversation centers on residential landscapes, particularly lawns.
Expert Interview - Dr. Richard Primack
Video recording from a conversation with Dr. Richard Primack of Boston University. This conversation centers on the impacts of climate change on pollinators.
Expert Interview - Dr. Kass Urban-Mead
Video recording from a conversation with Kass Urban-Mead of the Xerces Society. The conversation centers on issues related to pollinators and urban forestry.
Meet Your Neighbors - The Transverse Banded Flower Fly
Dr. Nick Dorian introduces one of Somerville's "mascot" pollinators: the Transverse Banded Flower Fly.
Meet Your Neighbors - The Banded Longhorn Beetle
Dr. Nick Dorian introduces one of Somerville's "mascot" pollinators: the Banded Longhorn Beetle.
Meet Your Neighbors - The Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Dr. Nick Dorian introduces one of Somerville's "mascot" pollinators: the Two-Spotted Bumble Bee.
Meet Your Neighbors - The Bi-colored Sweat Bee
Dr. Nick Dorian introduces one of Somerville's "mascot" pollinators: the Bi-colored Sweat Bee.