Apr 16, 2021 | Fish & Wildlife, Outdoor Pursuits
Everyone wants to save the bees. That’s a laudable idea, but the image most people have in their minds when they think about bees is that of the honeybee, a non-native species brought to North America by Europeans. Don’t get me wrong, I love honeybees—I’m actually a...
Nov 20, 2017 | Fish & Wildlife, Outdoor Pursuits
It’s not easy being a bee. You’ve likely heard about the plight of pollinators over the last decade. Honeybees in particular have suffered alarming population declines because of a variety of factors, chief among them loss of habitat and the use of pesticides. So, in...
Jun 23, 2017 | Habitat Restoration, Land & Habitat, Outdoor Pursuits
Beekeeping has exploded in popularity in recent years as more and more people become aware of the plight of pollinators. And what many are discovering is that honeybees are fascinating insects and tending them is a rewarding hobby that comes with a sweet payoff. Want...