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Pollination and Bees

Information on pollination and bees, including gardening for native pollinators, such as butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects like moths and wasps. Tips on bee health, Beekeeping 101, and pollination requirements for fruits and nuts.
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  1. Beekeeping Around the World: World Traveler
    Webinars

    Free

    Beekeeping Around the World: World Traveler
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Mar 28, 2024
    Global bee health challenges in Nova Scotia, South India, NSW, Australia, and Zimbabwe highlight shared responsibility. Join us as we address factors like declining queen longevity and urging beekeepers to manage their stock.
  2. Bring Back the Pollinators
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    $5.00

    Bring Back the Pollinators
    When 05/15/2024
    Length 1 hour
    Transform your garden into a year-round Pollinator Paradise by selecting native plants for all seasons and managing it throughout the winter.
  3. Beekeeping Around the World: Mexico
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    Free

    Beekeeping Around the World: Mexico
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Mar 7, 2024
    Discover differences in U.S. and Mexican beekeeping, diverse practices, the connection between traditional ecological knowledge and other systems, and practical applications of beekeepers' knowledge.
  4. Beekeeping Around the World: Himalayas
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    Beekeeping Around the World: Himalayas
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Mar 21, 2024
    Explore the vital role of the Asian honey bee in mountain villages, addressing challenges and opportunities for eco-friendly income in a diverse landscape where Apis cerana plays a crucial pollination role.
  5. Beekeeping Around the World: Sweden
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    Beekeeping Around the World: Sweden
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Mar 14, 2024
    Discover all aspects of beekeeping in Sweden, from general facts and equipment to nectar sources, climatic conditions, and health regulations, including the Swedish Bees platform in the Pollinate Sweden network.
  6. Good Gardening: The Buzz About Native Bees
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    $10.00

    Good Gardening: The Buzz About Native Bees
    When 04/29/2024
    Length 1 hour
    Discover our essential native bees, learn to identify them, and find out how to support them in home gardens.
  7. Beekeeping Around the World: Lesotho
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    Free

    Beekeeping Around the World: Lesotho
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Feb 29, 2024
    Explore the impact of beekeeping in Lesotho on the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic aspects.
  8. Raising Butterflies in Your Own Backyard
    Workshops

    Raising Butterflies in Your Own Backyard
    Length 1 hour, 30 minutes
    Join our workshop to attract butterflies, nurture caterpillars, and deepen your connection with nature! Learn plant selection, caterpillar care, and conservation tips. Don't miss out!
  9. Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
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    Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
    Length 1 hour
    Discover gardening for birds and butterflies! Learn plant selection and year-round sustainability. Join us in fostering biodiversity and nature's beauty!
  10. Beekeeping Around the World: Thailand
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    Free

    Beekeeping Around the World: Thailand
    When Watch Now
    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Feb 22, 2024
    Our renewed Beekeeping Around the World Series returns, highlighting the unique practices of honey beekeeping in Thailand!
  11. Spring Series: Planting for Pollinators - Native Wildflower Meadows
    Workshops

    Spring Series: Planting for Pollinators - Native Wildflower Meadows
    Length 1.5
    Explore the cultivation of native wildflower meadows, the advantages of native plants for pollinators, and the identification of common butterflies and insects.
  12. Manteniendo abejas melíferas
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    Manteniendo abejas melíferas
    By Tom Butzler, Timothy Kelsey, Ph.D., Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Maryann Frazier, Lynn Kime
    Las abejas de la miel pueden ser manejadas para producir una gran variedad de productos, pero su mayor valor está en el rol que juegan en la polinización de cultivos agrícolas.
  13. Beekeeping Basics Webinar Series (In Spanish Language)
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    Beekeeping Basics Webinar Series (In Spanish Language)
    Length 9 Hours Total (6 weeks of 1.5 hrs. ea.)
    Unlock the world of beekeeping in our Spanish-language webinar series. Learn essential skills, from hive management to honey bee behavior. Join us for an interactive journey into beekeeping, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
  14. Apples require Cross Pollination to produce a crop, but there are many other fruit and nut varieties that are self-fruitful. Photo: D. Biddinger.
    Articles
    Pollination Requirements for Various Fruits and Nuts
    By Rob Crassweller, Ph.D.
    Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part (anther) of a flower to the female part (pistil) of the same or another flower of the same sort.
  15. Why Pollinators Matter and How to Create a Pollinator Certified Garden
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    Why Pollinators Matter and How to Create a Pollinator Certified Garden
    Length 1.5
    Pollination is crucial, producing food for wildlife and us. Yet, many pollinators struggle to find nourishment and safe nesting places. Join us to learn their importance and how to support them in your habitat.
  16. This penstemon flower offers bees a landing pad and nectar guides. Photo by Connie Schmotzer
    Articles
    Pollination and Pollinators
    By Constance Schmotzer
    Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another flower. The result is the production of fertile seeds.
  17. A successful pollinator garden includes a diversity of plants. Photo by Connie Schmotzer
    Articles
    Planting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
    By Constance Schmotzer
    One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with plants that provide pollen and nectar. To attract butterflies, you will also need to include a variety of larval host plants for caterpillars to eat.
  18. Planting for Pollinators
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    Planting for Pollinators
    By Constance Schmotzer
    While springtime can often mean ants coming into the kitchen, other insects and animals are hard at work outside pollinating plants.
  19. Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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    Carpenter Bees
    By Steve Jacobs
    People who complain about bumble bees flying about under their homes' eaves are probably annoyed by carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica).
  20. Photo 1. Two type of bee hotels for stem nesters: (left) Box with cardboard straws and (right) wooden block with drilled holes. Photo credit: Margarita López-Uribe, Penn State
    Articles
    Spring Bees: Who Are They and Where Do They Live?
    By Margarita López-Uribe, Ph.D.
    While spring is the beginning of the beekeeping season, early blooming plants not only feed honey bees but also hundreds of native solitary bee species that emerge at around the same time.
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