Pollinators
Honoring Our Pollinators on World Bee Day
If you have enjoyed a fruit, vegetable, or nut this week, you were reaping the immeasurable benefits of our pollinators. Tomorrow, we celebrate World Bee Day. This is a day to honor the bees through various exciting community events to raise awareness about bees and how vital their roles are in pollination. Beekeepers and others…
Read MoreBees v. Wasps
Although most people know bees and wasps are not the same, these two insects are often grouped due to their ability to sting. However, wasps tend to be more aggressive than bees and can sting multiple times, whereas bees will die after a sting. Although they may share similar coloring, these insect species are significantly…
Read MoreBees 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…
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