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It takes over a thousand bees to make a jar of honey. Climate change may seem like an unmanageable threat, but many small actions by a growing number of people can turn the tide (and already has in some places). Welcome to the Bee Hive, let's get busy!
This Week's Featured Video:
Some bees line their nests with wallpaper using colorful flower petals. Seriously! Watch this fascinating documentary about the lifecycle of bees, and you'll be astonished by the industriousness, the ingenuity, and the sheer strength of several bee species.
See the incredible relationship between flowers and bees, including how flower petals can change colors to indicate they've already been pollinated. This saves bees valuable time and energy by clearly showing which flowers still offer a scrumptious meal. After watching this documentary, you might be inspired to plant some bee-neficial or rare flowers in your backyard. Check out our Pollinator Resources page, or follow the link below to sign up at Pollinator.org, Pollinator Partnership's comprehensive website for pollinator preservation. See past weeks' videos here.
Pollinator Week is Coming!
Plan an event, Join an event, or simply learn what people are doing around the country to help preserve habitat and biodiversity this year. Pollinator Partnership is the premier organization in North America for pollinator conservation, and their site at Pollinator.org is an important resource for organizations and individuals alike to begin taking small steps toward a healthier environment for all species, including our own. Pollinator.org offers many programs, guides, and volunteer opportunities, including, but not limited to:
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