Jacy Meyer

The Bee's Knees

Science EN ↓ 81 episodes

Bees are astonishingly intelligent, deeply connected little beings whose work keeps ecosystems thriving and our communities fed. They help power sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy landscapes. On The Bee’s Knees, we invite you into their world — a place full of wonder, surprises, and quiet brilliance — and share simple, meaningful ways you can support the real busy bees of our planet.

Author

Jacy Meyer

Episodes

Bees + The Climate Crisis: Drought 03.04.2023 19:50

The earth’s temperature keeps rising, and the littlest creatures are often the most affected. Today we’re talking about how drought and extreme heat harms bees. My thanks to Dr. James Hung for joining us this episode. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsl...

Creating a Pollinator Garden 20.03.2023 15:17

Are you looking to bring more life to your garden? Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees that attract and keep bees is the way to do it. We talk with Dr. Harland Patch about creating a pollinator garden and why it's essential to protecting and nurturing bees. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what w...

Bees + Climate Crisis: Flooding 06.03.2023 17:15

Extreme rainfall is devasting bees and their habitats. Listen now to learn how the recent flooding we’ve seen worldwide can impact bees and how we can help by thinking differently about what we plant. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter .

Building for Bees 20.02.2023 32:15

Create a garden of entertainment by inviting bees to make their homes in your yard. Today we’re going to talk about nesting sites for bees and how we can easily create these essential spaces in our backyards. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter .

The Noble Native Bee 06.02.2023 26:08

Learn more about native bees, their lifestyle, and how to protect them. Native bees are threatened by a variety of elements, but there are things we can do to support them. Listen now and then head out with your bee goggles on! What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to...

Introducing The Bee's Knees 10.01.2023 1:50

Bees are intelligent, compassionate creatures who contribute to sustainable farming, biodiversity, environmental protection, and more. The Bee's Knees will introduce you to the people, programs, and organizations nurturing our buzzing buddies. Listen in to learn about the wonderful world of bees and how you can nurture the literal busy bees of Mother Nature. What's on your buzzy mind? Sen...