Despite posing several threats to insect pollinators, urban environments can harbor successful plant-pollinator communities with biodiverse green spaces. While bees collect pollen and nectar to meet their nutritional needs, there is limited data on the floral preferences of different species in urban areas. My research will examine how foraging bees balance their diets and where they are moving within urban Providence College (Providence, RI) gardens. During Summer 2025, I conducted mark-recapture surveys to collect behavioral data on two native species, Bombus griseocollis and Agapostemon virescens, and quadrat surveys to determine the floral foraging preferences of various species. These data will contribute to the greater understanding of bee foraging habits in urban areas and can be used in planning efforts to create more successful green spaces and community gardens.
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