Scientists are increasingly drawn to unmanaged colonies of this species, which use a variety of strategies to protect ...

At Bendix Woods County Park, an indoor observation hive gives visitors of all ages a close-up look at bees and their important role in nature. Learn how these small pollinators support the environment ...

The challenges to become a competent keeper of honey bees are many: The queen can die; the genetic stock of the colony can be weak. Mice, skunks and bears can devastate thriving hives. Weather ...

Why not take a little time today to learn about these amazing animals that we see in our backyard and nature — bees. When we hear the word “bee,” our mind usually pictures honey bees flying from ...

The benefits of keeping bees go beyond honey. As more people are discovering, these super pollinators are the perfect ...

FORTVILLE — Garen Waters said her mom was “mother nature’s assistant” and, at 96 years old on her death bed at Greenfield Hospital, her mom’s last message was brief: “take care of nature.” For Waters, ...

When I arrive to work at the Nature Center each morning, one of the first things I do is check on the hundreds of other ladies in the building. They are usually already working by the time I get there ...