August 8, 2022
Honeybees are arguably the most well-known pollinator, but did you know that honeybees are not even native to North America? Apis mellifera, the domesticated European honey bee,...
Jennifer Rydzewski
Jennifer Rydzewski is an ecologist for the Forest Preserve District. She has a B.S. in animal sciences and an M.S. in natural resources and environmental sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an M.A. in zoology focusing on community-based conservation and experiential learning from Miami University. Her work focuses on invertebrate species management in DuPage County. It’s a balance between protecting and restoring beneficial insect populations and minimizing threats to human and environmental health. Her favorite things about being an ecologist are learning something new every day and sharing excitement about nature with others.