Pollinators, crops, and field borders: oh my!
Crops like canola are a great snack, but pollinators need a full-time home. Rachel Pizante’s latest research reveals that maintaining a mix of treed and grassy borders can actually double the pollinator species richness around a single field.
From the specific habitat "allegiances" of bumblebees to the unique needs of hoverfly larvae, learn why variety in small-scale habitats is the key to a thriving agricultural ecosystem.
Photographing Bumble Bees — and Making it Count!
Learn how to photograph bumble bees in a way that helps with identification and conservation. This article shares tips from Bumble Bees of Calgary to improve your bee photography and contribute to research.
Is it a bird, a spaceship or a Bumbleship?
A Bumbleship™ is a ceramic home for bumblebees designed by Dylan McLernon. Learn about these cool new bee homes in this blog post!
Molly, the Bee-Sniffing Dog
Read about Molly, the dog that can sniff out bumble bee nests!