Pollinators are an extremely important part of our daily lives. From supporting our ecosystems to ensuring healthy food production, we would be lost without them! National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate these small heroes and spread the word about protecting them. June 22-28th has been designated as a celebration to honor the birds, bees, butterflies, bats and beetles, among other pollinators.
While 2020 has changed some traditions, there are still many socially distanced activities available to save and celebrate the pollinators.
Join us via Facebook or Instagram for a week of fun giveaways, education, donations and bee saving activities.
San Francisco State University Biology Study Reveals Good News and Bad News About Bee Populations
Research partially funded by Healthy Hive Foundation,
non-profit of Me & the Bees Lemonade
Just in time for National Pollinator Week, San Francisco State University (SFSU) has released preliminary findings, to reveal that bee populations held steady after the 2017 Napa and Sonoma counties wildfires. However, the data collected also confirms a significant decrease in the number of species over the past 15 years. Join Mikaila as she interviews SFSU Biology Professor and Director of the Great Sunflower Project, Gretchen LeBuhn, PhD. The 30-minute discussion will be on @MikailasBees Instagram Click here
Honeybees aren’t just great at spelling, they’re un-bee-lievable at geometry too!
While math isn’t easy for everyone, a new study found that honeybees are able to understand basic math, particularly geometry. The cells of a honeycomb start as circles, because bees understand that shape maximizes the smallest amount of surface space. Once the circles merge, they create the hexagon shape that makes up the honeycomb - giving the honeybees the opportunity to store a lot more honey. Recent studies have also shown that bees are able to understand addition and subtraction if they are trained. Read more>
Our Prickly Pear Popsicle recipe -
Just in time for summer
June 20th was the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Kick off the official start of summer. Me & the Bees' homemade Prickly Pear popsicles are sure to cool you down in the summer heat.
This delicious healthy recipe will make the whole family smile. We’ve added yummy honey, tangy lemon juice, ripe raspberries and a touch of spearmint to our Me & the Bees Prickly Pear Lemonade to create the perfect popsicle without using unhealthy ingredients. For the recipe visit our website, here.
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