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The Gifts that Bees Give

During the holiday season, we think about the gifts we get and the gifts we give. But what about the gifts we get during the rest of the year? When it comes to bees, they give us so much that it’s easy to take them for granted. From their inspiring […]

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Bee Folklore for The Darkest of Days

Last weekend was the winter solstice, the so-called shortest day of the year (in terms of sunlight, at least.) It’s a spiritual time of year for cultures past and present, with an emphasis on the themes of death and renewal; in Celtic traditions, this is the time of year our […]

It’s Showtime! January is the time for beekeeping education

You can’t keep a good beekeeper down! Not even when the weather turns cool and the skies turn gray. January is the time for beekeeping education. So, here are two opportunities just around the corner that will get you and your students fired up. 2020 North American Honey & Pollinator […]

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Bad News for Bees: The Fires in Australia

Bad News for Bees What’s happening in Australia right now is catastrophic. Due to record-breaking temperatures and extreme drought, the Land Down Under has erupted into flame. Approximately 15.6 million acres of land are now charred and it’s bad news for bees.  Though houses can be rebuilt, animals cannot be […]

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The Benefits of a Top Bar Hive

When you first start learning about bees, it’s like an itch you just have to scratch. The more you learn, the more you see how fascinating these tiny insects are and the more you want to involve yourself in their world. If you’ve reached the point where you are considering […]