bees

Oregon's largest bee and plant database has been updated with hundreds of new species added from all over the state.

An extremely rare bumble bee that’s in imminent danger of extinction was listed under the Endangered Species Act on Monday. The Franklin’s bumble bee is found in just five counties in southwest Oregon and far northern California. The new protection will bring resources and the hope of finding and protecting the species.

A new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency could add restrictions to a group of insecticides that are known to have harmful effects on bees…

Bumble bees, native to our region, can be a bit hard to find. One species in particular, Franklin's bumble bee, may already be extinct. There's room for…

It is more than a pun to say that Ashland will be buzzing this weekend (May 18-19). Because the Oregon Honey (and Mead) Festival returns, along with…

Maybe you've heard of someone with a wild disposition described as "raised by wolves." Meredith May insists she was raised by bees. Her parents split up…

"Oh, look, a bee!" You might say such a thing upon encountering a bee, but what else would you know off the top of your head? There's no need to store bee…

Nothing like a little closeness to nature to get your mind off something bothering you. It works for many people in many circumstances. Pam Mindt has a…

Bee appreciation continues its upswing in the United States. Just take a look in your neighborhood, and see if any of your neighbors have planted…

If you spot a bumble bee that looks interesting, now you have a bigger reason to tell someone. Several organizations are joining together to create a…

Are we in love with bees? And sadly, is it too late for the relationship? Bees have been around a long time and are a critical part of life on Earth, but…

Massive die-offs of bees in recent years convinced many people that it was time to pull back on the use of the class of pesticides known as…