Dave Goulson - The Bee Spotter’s Guide
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| Date | Saturday 31st October 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 1:00 PM | |
| Doors Open | 12:30 PM | |
| Venue | High Street Baptist Church | |
About the Book: The Bee Spotter’s Guide
Bees are much-loved and vital creatures, yet most of us know surprisingly little about them. Beyond the familiar honeybee, Britain is home to over 200 species that make their homes everywhere from underground burrows and hollow trees to empty snail shells—with some even sleeping curled up inside their favourite flower blooms!
In The Bee Spotter’s Guide, Professor Dave Goulson brings his deep expertise and delightful storytelling to a beautifully illustrated guide celebrating these essential pollinators. Once you start noticing the extraordinary diversity in your own backyard, a stroll through the garden will never be the same.
During this fascinating event, Dave will help us explore:
Distinctive Species: How to identify mason bees, mining bees, cuckoo bees, carder bees, and clever bee impersonators.
Spotting Tips: Telling apart white-tailed bumblebees from buff-tailed bumblebees, plus how to spot pantaloon bees and hairy-footed flower bees.
Ecosystem Impact: Why bees are crucial to global biodiversity and how small changes in our gardens can support them.
About Dave Goulson
Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex, specializing in bee ecology and conservation. He has published over 300 scientific articles on bumblebees and other insects, and is the author of several celebrated bestsellers including A Sting in the Tale (shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and translated into seventeen languages), A Buzz in the Meadow, Bee Quest, The Garden Jungle, Gardening for Bumblebees, and Silent Earth.
A passionate advocate for wildlife preservation, Dave is an Ambassador for the UK Wildlife Trusts, the National Allotment Society, and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.