Building Buzz: The Story of Shelley Hive Co.
In February 2024, an innovative venture was born: Shelley Hive Co. Founded by seasoned builder Bob Coffelt and entrepreneurial spirit Erin Higgins, Shelley Hive Co.,
Meet Lynn Hellwege: From Math to Bees, Teacher (and Student) of Life’s Beautiful Equation
For 35 years, Lynn Hellwege inspired students from the math classroom to the sports field, eventually finding a new calling in a different kind of
Jan Lohman – Beekeeper and Advocate for Education + Save the Bee Board member
For over 30 years, Jan Lohman has been deeply connected to the world of bees. From her beginnings in Eastern Oregon to becoming a commercial
Meet Darcey Howard: Honoring Heritage and Cultivating a Path for Pollinators
Darcey Morgan Howard is a Save the Bee Board Member, food enthusiast, and advocate for sustainable practices. While her professional background in food and beverage
Pollen, Nectar, Honey, and Bee Bread: What Honey Bees Eat
Honey bees are remarkable creatures. Their ability to communicate, adapt, and work together in a colony is unparalleled in nature. But these fascinating insects can’t
Common Fungi Threatening Honey Bee Health
Honey bee colonies face threats from various fungal pathogens. Spores from fungi like chalkbrood, stonebrood, and nosema can infiltrate hives and wreak havoc if not
Is this Bee Sick? A Guide to Common Honey Bee Bacterial Infections
Like viruses, bacterial infections pose a serious threat to honey bees. While bees have defenses against bacteria, large infections can overwhelm their immune systems. Learning
Bee Aware: A Beginner Guide to Honey Bee Viruses
Honey bees are challenged by viruses that impact their health and survival. While bees have natural defenses, large viral loads can overwhelm their immune systems
Tiny Foes: Beekeepers and the Global Fight Against Varroa Mites
One of the biggest threats to honey bees worldwide is a tiny parasite called the Varroa destructor mite. This vampire-like mite devastates bee colonies by
The Vanishing Homes of Pollinators
Bees, butterflies, birds and beetles – our landscapes are filled with busy creatures that carry pollen from flower to flower. This allows plants to reproduce
