In the summer of 2025, targeted monitoring in Elk Island National Park confirmed the presence of the endangered Macropis cuckoo bee, a species not recorded in Alberta for over a decade. This rediscovery highlights the value of habitat-informed surveys and the importance of paying attention to species that are easily overlooked.

Read about Molly, the dog that can sniff out bumble bee nests!

Working together as native bee enthusiasts, gardeners, and communities, we can create larger, healthier, and more diverse habitats for our tiny cohabitants.

Can honey bees disrupt native plant and pollinator interactions? Read about Sydney Worthy’s research on Alberta’s prairie bee populations.

Read about Connor Nelson’s research on how linear disturbances, like cutlines, can affect bees.