The Bee's Knees

How can wildflower strips be used around farmland to increase plant diversity and attract a wider range of bumblebees and solitary bees? We’re talking about Dr. Rachel Nichol’s research that found a mix of key flower species in a wild bee-focused seed mix can attract a better diversity of pollinators than other types of mixes.  What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!...

Do you feel confident in your knowledge of bees? Two universities recently conducted studies to learn more about the public's knowledge and perceptions of bees. With this knowledge, can we craft educational messaging to motivate people to act in the best interests of bees?  What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn...

Today we're talking about something that has the potential to support bees, biodiversity, and sustainable energy. Pretty impressive, don’t you think? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Zachary Goff-Eldredge, who'll introduce us to the world of pollinator-friendly solar. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn...

What do forests offer bees? A lot! Dr. John Mola and I discuss the food resources and nesting sites that forests provide bees year-round. 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 . 

Any habitat for bees is better than no habitat for bees. But we need to consider a few things if we plan to create pollinator habitats as a conservation tool. Today, we’re talking with Dr. Hannah Leverson about how many diverse plants provide the best quality bee resources. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more...

In today’s mini-episode, we take a look at the EU’s New Deal for Pollinators. What’s it about, and what will it do? What is the actual status of pollinators in the European Union? 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 . 

A decline in global bee diversity is a troubling trend. Today, biologist Dr. Eduardo Zattera shares with us what he found reviewing worldwide bee data and what it means for ecosystems worldwide.  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 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...

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...

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 . 

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 . 

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...

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...