Environment
Risks of Pesticides to Humans
Risks of Pesticides to Humans Pesticides used to be the go-to way to address pest concerns in and around the home. Today, we know that there are significant risks to humans, pets, and “good” pests, like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs, from using toxic pesticides. Pesticides are used to kill pests, so it makes sense that…
Read MoreBees Back in the News
Bees Back in the News Bees are back in the news. Just yesterday, headlines covered an incredible story about more than 250 million bees being released into the wild, and not by choice but due to an unfortunate accident. Beehive boxes and frames flung through the air as a semi-truck on its way to South…
Read MoreSupporting Pollinator Health Worldwide
Supporting Pollinator Health Worldwide Supporting pollinators and the tireless efforts of different organizations, volunteers, scientists, beekeepers, and gardeners is not just a nationwide movement; it is worldwide. Every individual has an opportunity to do something small or big to support pollinator health across the globe. Even little measures can have a meaningful and lasting impact…
Read MoreBees and Climate Change
Bees and Climate Change Climate change directly impacts bees, and without bees, we have no crops, sparse gardens, and limited fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Bees work tirelessly to keep our ecosystems alive, but they are now facing growing threats from climate change. Changing bloom times, devastating droughts, and fires make it difficult for bees to…
Read MoreThe Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment
The Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment The perfect trio exists in nature. It is the meeting point and crossover among bees, gardening, and the environment, although the three players in this perfect trio depend on one another. The Bees’ Role in the Trio Bees may be the unsung heroes of gardens, and…
Read MoreEngaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature
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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