Bees, beekeepers, and bottles of honey converge in Beckley for a sweet celebration this weekend. Visitors can expect a showcase of local apiculture, making Saturday a day to remember.

August stands out as a make-or-break month for bees and other pollinators in Central Oregon. As one local backyard beekeeper reveals, hive preparations during these crucial weeks can spell the difference between a thriving population and a troubled winter season.

The Butler County Master Gardeners are launching a series of free Lunch and Learn events in Greenville. Offering hour-long talks on mushrooms, herbs, pollinators, and more through 2026, the sessions aim to nurture local enthusiasm and knowledge about all things green.

Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville is inviting families and nature enthusiasts alike to join its Great Southeast Pollinator Census event this August 22-23. Visitors can learn about the importance of pollinators, participate in hands-on activities, and contribute to a region-wide citizen science project dedicated to protecting these essential creatures.

As the first blooms of spring, dandelions offer vital nourishment to bees when few other sources are available. Yet, some view them merely as weeds to be eradicated, igniting a debate between personal preference and ecological necessity.