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 ...

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 ...

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, ...