Between Asphalt and Agriculture: Where Bees Find a Home
How can we enhance biodiversity in our cities and what is the vital role of urban green spaces in supporting pollinators? We’re exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and native bees with researcher Leonardo Lorenzato. Discover how urban landscapes can support bee populations through a patchwork of parks, gardens, and green spaces. We discuss the importance of resource availability, nesting opportunities, and how diverse plant species and well-connected green areas can make urban environments more bee-friendly. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Rethinking Urban Green Space for Bees: Meadowscaping
In this episode of ‘The Bees Knees', Shishir Paudel joins to discuss the implications of managing urban greenery as manicured lawns versus letting them flourish as diverse meadows. We cover biodiversity, ecosystem services and disservices, and public perception of urban meadows. Can we increase pollinator populations by understanding and implementing meadow-like landscapes in urban settings? What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Planting Change: Leigh Biagi’s Path to Pollinators
We speak with Leigh Biagi, a dedicated environmental advocate and founder of On the Verge. Discover how Leigh transformed her passion for change into a community-focused bee conservation project, learn about the challenges and successes of her journey, and gain practical insights for supporting native bees in your area. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Toxic Nectar: How Pollinators are Exposed to Metals in Urban Landscapes
Delve into the critical issue of toxic metals in urban nectar with Dr. Sarah Scott. The conversation reveals how contaminated pollen and nectar pose significant risks to bees, affecting their health and productivity. Dr. Scott shares insights from her research in Cleveland's post-industrial landscapes, highlighting unexpected sources of pollution and offering practical advice for supporting pollinators without compromising their environment. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Birds, Bees, and Big Data: Rethinking Conservation
Native bees are essential for biodiversity but face significant threats. In this episode, Dr. Josée Rousseau discusses her research, which uses bird data to predict wild bee richness. Learn about the data sources used, why birds are excellent indicators of bee populations, and how combined data can improve bee conservation strategies. Discover the challenges of tracking wild bee data and the joys of going bee-ing.What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.
Bees are intelligent, compassionate creatures responsible for 90% of the world’s food. They contribute to sustainable farming, biodiversity, environmental protection, and more. Listen in to learn about the wonderful world of native bees and how you can nurture the literal busy bees of Mother Nature.
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