How to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter

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How to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter When fall weather kicks in, bees and other pollinators do their best to stock up and prepare for winter. There are a few things people can do to help. Planting fall-blooming plants, providing water sources, and treating them with the respect they deserve are…

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How Air Pollution is Hurting Bees, Not Just People

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How Air Pollution is Hurting Bees, Not Just People Do you see blue skies when you go outside your home? Or, instead, are you wearing protective wear due to air pollution or fire smoke from wildfires near your residence? In the throes of fire season, many people experience intensified asthma and breathing issues as they…

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Engaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature

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Engaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature As today’s youth seem to have their noses in their devices, many wonder how we can effectively engage younger generations in nature and bring awareness to some pressing environmental issues that they will undeniably inherit. Organizations like the National Wildlife Federation, along with beekeepers and environmentalists around the globe,…

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June is National Pollinators Month

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June is National Pollinators Month What exactly is National Pollinators Month, and how can we honor the ever-important pollinators of the earth at a time when they are center stage? Beekeepers and dedicated pollinator protectors encourage everyone to find ways to promote healthy pollination this month. One of the best ways to do so is…

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How Do Bees and Other Animals Respond to the Solar Eclipse?

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How Do Bees and Other Animals Respond to the Solar Eclipse? Next Monday, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America. A solar eclipse at this time of year is sure to bring new information on how living things, specifically bees, birds, and plants, respond to this daytime darkness. Those familiar with bees and…

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