Bee Taxonomy - More Exciting Than You Think!
Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying organisms. But it has more importance than just its use for science!
Going Wild at NBDC
The National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) previously concentrated solely on honey bee health, but recently expanded their focus to improving the heath and diversity of Alberta’s native bees. Read about it here!
Province-Wide Bee Monitoring in Alberta
Have you heard about the Alberta Native Bee Council’s Province-wide Bee Monitoring Program? Read about it here!
Top 10 Books to Learn About Bees, and How to Help Them
Check out our top 10 books to learn about bees!
The Status of Wild Bees in Alberta
How do we know how native bees are faring? Understanding the status of bee populations requires monitoring. Read about it here!
The impact of honey bees on Alberta's prairie pollinators
Can honey bees disrupt native plant and pollinator interactions? Read about Sydney Worthy’s research on Alberta’s prairie bee populations.
Alberta Bees and Linear Forest Disturbances
Read about Connor Nelson’s research on how linear disturbances, like cutlines, can affect bees.