Pollination
Bees Matter On and Off the Big Screen
Although when most people think of DreamWorks film from 2007, The Bee Movie, they remember the endearing relationship between Barry and Vanessa and the jealous attempts of Vanessa’s boyfriend, Ken, to squash Barry. Ken’s continually thwarted plans leave Vanessa and Barry closer than ever as she supports Barry in his fight against mass honey production.…
Read MoreEducational Facts About Bees and Other Pollinators
So, just what are pollinators, and do we really need them? 1. If it weren’t for pollinators, we wouldn’t have much of the food we eat. Did you know that pollinators such as butterflies and bees supply almost one out of 3 bites of food we consume? If you like pumpkins, blueberries, strawberries, avocados, or…
Read MoreWhat Spring Means to a Bee
Groundhog Day arrived bearing disheartening news this year. When the groundhog saw his shadow, he predicted another cold six weeks of winter. The frigid weeks will slowly pass by, and we will all look excitedly to the telltale signs of spring: long days, warm weather, sunshine, and indications of blossoms forming. Humans aren’t the…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Bees and Pollen
We hear an awful lot about pollination when we’re talking about honey bees. But how much do you really know about why bees collect pollen and what they do with it? In this article, we are going to explore how bees collect pollen, what they do with the pollen and how pollen contributes to the…
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