Boulder County has a bee story unlike almost anywhere else in Colorado. More than a century ago, the region was known for commercial honey production and a growing network of serious beekeepers. Today, Boulder County is equally remarkable for something very different: an extraordinary diversity of wild bees. From the agricultural fields of the eastern […]

Sometimes the pictures speak for themselves. Words are superfluous! Educationally, discussing pollen, pollinators, honey bees, and more, while important and interesting, are perhaps less important than the visual images alone. I see these bee pics as falling in that category. Honey bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in the ecosystem and agriculture. These […]