Free! Introductory Coding for Conservation with Planet Bee Foundation @ Google, Mountain View

This innovative workshop with Planet Bee Foundation merges technology and conservation and inspires visitors to use basic microchip sensors for smart bee homes.

Visitors will learn basic block coding principles and how to program sensors that monitor bee activity. Planet Bee Foundation will demonstrate how they designed kid-friendly smart native bee houses and encourage visitors to build their own.

• Gain an introduction to coding and sensor technology.
• Understand how bee data collection like light, temperature, and sound supports pollinator conservation.
• Explore the integration of technology with environmental solutions.

Important RSVP Information

Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. An RSVP does not guarantee a spot, as this event is still first come, first served. We recommend arriving early to secure your place.

About the instructor  

Planet Bee Foundation is a nonprofit committed to fostering environmental stewardship and STEM education through the lens of pollinators. We empower future generations by teaching the importance of bees as a gateway to science, conservation, and sustainability. All program fees directly fund our free STEM Education Programs delivered to schools nationwide, ensuring access to all students. Together, we reach over 175,000 students and community members annually!

Planet Bee Foundation manages Google’s Mountain View hives at the Google Visitor Experience. During the design process, we studied how landscapes benefit both non-native and native honey bees, which will inform how we integrate honey bees into future ecological designs to promote biodiversity and local food production.