Honey bee pollination is critical for food production, according to the USDA. Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing record-breaking losses in 2025, with scientists warning the impact ...

I’m personally allergic to bee stings. I discovered that the hard way when I had to rush to an emergency room as my whole body was swelling in reaction to a bee sting—but I’m still going to celebrate ...

When I first planted my garden, it felt like setting up a stage for a performance, where the main actors—bees and butterflies ...

OMAK, Wash. — Jim Freese grows apples, pears and cherries on 45 acres in the north-central part of this state, on sagebrush-studded land his grandfather bought in 1910. Walking among trees laden with ...

The third week of June has been designated National Pollinator Week by the Pollinator Partnership (pollinator.org). Though wind and water serve as pollinators, animals pollinate over three-quarters of ...

Pollinator Week is coming up from June 17 to June 24, 2024, and it’s the perfect time for families to engage in fun and educational activities. Here are seven hands-on ideas to help you celebrate ...

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: ...

In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen. In turn, pollinators rely on flowers for food, including both nectar and pollen. If you’re a gardener, you might want ...

Next week (June 17-23) is National Pollinator Week, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the tiny heroes who play a massive role in our food supply. Picture this: a world without fresh ...