As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it’s time to mate, and some will start new solitary nests or colonies. Bees and other ...

So, what are the new beekeepers learning about their bees? They are learning about festooning, which is when the bees are making wax and filling the hive with the essential wax needed for the hive.

Brian Gleichauf started beekeeping in 2010 in the alley behind the Chemistry lab of the school where he taught science in Chicago.

SCRANTON – A child considering a career as an apiologist and a woman residing in the Middle East were among the participants in a beekeeping presentation Sunday afternoon at the Everhart Museum. Ella ...

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It is important to learn about and conserve bees and other pollinators. Without pollinators, many flowering plants could not reproduce and at least one-third of our food plants, from tomatoes and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Bee Experience and Honey Tasting lets people interact with bees up close while learning about the insects, honey and how to become a beekeeper. There are numerous ...

Students learn how vital the tiny pollinators are to the survival of our planet. A group of students exploring STEM and healthcare careers through a summer program at Kentucky State University traded ...

There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

A bumblebee lands on the flowers of a white sloe bush. Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images Stephen Buchmann, University of Arizona As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it’s time to mate, and some will start new solitary nests or colonies.