What are Bees Thinking? at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

Bumblebees have long been studied for their learning and decision-making abilities, but recent work has shown a range of ‘complex' cognitive abilities and behaviors. UC Davis TERC welcomes Dr. Felicity Muth as she discuss her work at UC Davis Muth Lab using captive and wild bumblebees to ask questions about cognition in bees and beyond. Learn about her journey writing a children's book about bee diversity and how it is used it to spread knowledge of native bees. 

The Muth Lab work on the cognitive ecology of wild-foraging and lab-based bumblebees, focusing on cognitive abilities that have a clear function in bees’ natural environments. Current projects in the lab include investigating cognition in relation to complex floral rewards and comparative cognition in wild bumblebees. They also work on anthropogenic effects on bee behavior and cognition, in particular focusing on pesticide exposure.

Registration information coming soon.

In-person event details

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.

Advance tickets are $10 through EventBrite and free for students with a valid student ID. Tickets at the door will be $15.

Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by the lecture beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Emerald Room at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145.

Enjoy dinner at Sunnyside before or after the presentation and receive 20% off your entire meal.