Tag Archives: Native Bees

Bees: The World’s Pollinators

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Ron Miksha

There are thousands of species of bees in the world. Our favourite, the honey bee, is just one of the estimated 25,000.  It’s not even the cutest, friendliest, or most interesting. Those qualities go to some fascinating creatures you will … Continue reading →

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Wild bees again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Ron Miksha

A few days ago, I wrote a snarky blog entry about one researcher’s efforts to alert us to a hazard of urban beekeeping. It is Dr Cartar’s contention that keeping bees in an urban environment robs wild native bees of … Continue reading →

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Going native

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ron Miksha

A Calgary University professor has this to say about urban beekeepers: “It is not as rosy as they think. Every jewel* of honey that they get on their plate or in their jars is a jewel that has been robbed … Continue reading →

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