What does it mean to live with wild bees in an urban setting? Today we speak with Matthew Donahue who shares insights on how cities can be adapted to support bee populations. We discuss the differences between urban and wild habitats, the impact of bee stings, and actionable steps for creating bee-friendly environments in urban settings. Learn about the differences between bees and wasps, and discover how to coexist with and support these vital pollinators in your own neighborhood.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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Beyond the Bloom: What Really Attracts Bees to Gardens
Why do some gardens buzz with life while others fall silent? In this episode, Dr. Laura Russo shares surprising findings from her research on floral diversity and bee populations. From urban parks to cattle fields, her team discovered that pollinator success isn’t about location—it’s all about the flowers. Listen in to learn what makes a garden irresistible to bees, and why your landscaping choices matter more than you think. 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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A Bee Buffet: Surprising Insights into What Bees Choose to Eat
What happens when bees don't eat their greens? We explore Dr. Etya Amsalem's intriguing research on bee dietary patterns and their implications for fitness and sustainability. Find out why even bees sometimes opt for sweets over sustenance and how this insight can shape future conservation efforts. 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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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.
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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