Planet Bee got the opportunity to join the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in celebrating the 197th year of the award-winning Philadelphia Flower Show, hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from February 28th to March 8th.

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Month, we spoke with Dr. Kit Prendergast, a valued member of the Planet Bee community as well as a native bee ecologist and science communicator the "Bee Babette”. During our interview Dr. Kit was able to share with us her experiences as a woman in conservation, how to support others in the field, and the significance of her work in science communication and native bee research.

Planet Bee has partnered with Renee’s Garden to open applications for a new, expanded version of the Seed Ball Stewardship Grant. Apply today!

Planet Bee sat down with Dr. Tshukudu to discuss our new program, Coding for Conservation, digital literacy, conservation, and the impact of introducing computer science education to the next generation.

Planet Bee was given the exciting opportunity to participate in the event, with Dr. Jamie Chan, Executive Director of Planet Bee Foundation, speaking on a Rotary panel to discuss our shared values of preserving biodiversity and the power of community science in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Make an Impact & Donate a Native Bee Home! Just $100 helps students learn through hands-on STEM education. By transforming backyards, schoolyards, and community spaces into pollinator havens, we empower people of all ages to be part of the solution, supporting biodiversity, advancing science education, and protecting our pollinators!

Learn more about the experiences of four incredible SFSU College Corp Interns at Planet Bee this past 2024-2025 school year.

Native bee populations are decreasing, let's read about some of our planet's endangered and threatened native bees.

Environmental conservation is a critical issue in today's world, as the planet faces increasing threats from climate change, habitat loss, and pollution. One powerful approach to tackling these global challenges is the idea of “Think Global, Act Local.”

The female bee is the backbone of both hives and nests, shaping the survival of future generations.

As we celebrate this November, it is essential to recognize and honor the profound connection between Indigenous peoples of North America and their environments. From vast forests to arid deserts, Indigenous communities have cultivated intricate relationships with nature, including the crucial role of native bees. This relationship has been one of deep respect, sustainability, and reciprocity—values that resonate with the growing movement toward environmental stewardship and

Bees are more than just the buzzing insects we see flying from flower to flower. As we’ve explored, some bees exist in a darker, stranger realm of nature. From zombie bees controlled by parasitic flies to pale bees with eerie ghost-like appearances, and even macabre flesh-eating vulture bees, the bee world is filled with bizarre behaviors that remind us how complex and unsettling nature can be. As Halloween approaches, take a moment to appreciate the creepy and weird aspects