Facts about bees March 27, 2012 More than 13 years ago Bees cluster around a honeycomb seen here in an urban beehive tended by Sam Shapiro, 8, and his dad Milt Shapiro at their home in Washington ...

The often dreaded discussion with kids about the birds and bees brings a whole new set of challenges for parents who have conceived with the help of test-tube technology.

But bees are dying, and their hives are disappearing. No one really knows why. Pesticides and climate change are chief suspects. Bees now have to be sent around the country to pollinate crops, such as ...

Master Gardeners teach kids, adults about the great pollinators at an event at the Pollinator Prairie. They learned about caterpillars, bees, bats and other creatures that help pollinate.

According to the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF), honey bees are responsible for contributing $20 billion—yes, with a b—"to the value of U.S. crop production." In fact, honey bees are ...

The kids host booths at festivals, parades and fairs. They share information about bees and beekeeping. There also is a monthly activity meeting that always includes arts and crafts, plus snacks.