Pollinators
How Toxic Pesticides Affect Us
How Toxic Pesticides Affect Us The use of pesticides has been connected to sustainable and affordable food supplies, not just nationally but globally. However, using them without understanding the risks can be dangerous. The risks related to pesticide use are being researched, and more negative effects on the body are being found than initially thought.…
Read MoreThe Five Ws of Pollination
The Five Ws of Pollination When it comes to pollination, there is always something new to learn. As climate change directly impacts pollination seasons and pollinator numbers, understanding the who, what, where, when, and why reminds us why pollination is so important to keep the ecosystem healthy. Likely, some, not a majority, of the food…
Read MoreHummingbirds and Bees Co-Pollinate
Hummingbirds and Bees Co-Pollinate Pollination keeps our food crops productive, which is why there is a growing awareness of the value that different pollinators quite literally bring to the table. However, even though several species are responsible for pollination, hummingbirds and bees play various roles that are necessary for a healthy and complete pollination process.…
Read MoreLife is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation
Life is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation If you spent time on the road this summer, you may not have driven next to a truck or semi full of honeybee hives. If you did, you witnessed something that may not be normal, although more than 2 million honeybee colonies are moved…
Read MoreThe Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When?
The Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When? Who: The Players in Pollination Most people name bees and butterflies as pollinators, but the list is a bit more expansive and might surprise you. Bees use nectar from flowers to provide the necessary fuel to fly. Protein and amino acids are essential to keeping…
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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