I tracked down a mysterious water meter box on this school property and opened it to find a full colony of bees packed inside. In this teaser, you see my first person view as I lift the lid, reveal ...

Gardeners know that it is important to attract beneficial insects as pollinators. One pollinator native to our region is the hard-working blue orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria). They are bluish black ...

When we think of livestock, we might think of cattle and sheep. But what about honey bees? In Virginia, both honey bees and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since they first came onto the scene in the 1800s, glass canning jars have been a staple in many kitchens across the United States. Not only ...

Everyone’s invited to Slough Fest, a free series of nature walks, birdwatching tours and other accessible outings Feb. 28-March 8 across the Columbia Slough watershed. Slough Fest, with virtual ...

The Belgian ceremony attracts beekeepers from the Netherlands, France and Germany keen to boost dark bee numbers and stop the spread of the hybrid honeybee Every summer, 1,000 virgin queens descend on ...

After eight weeks of operation, a warming shelter in Mason City that was open around the clock to serve as a stabilization hub for the homeless has closed due to not meeting fire code and zoning ...