Explore the wide variety of adaptations that different native bees use to survive in their natural habitats around the world from deserts to rainforests.

Students will observe insects, record their findings, describe what they see, and compare data. Learn about citizen and community science to help the world (especially bees!) around us!

What does nature have to teach us about marvelous feats of engineering? Learn more about the engineering design process to unlock your own potential as a creator!

Learn geometry fundamentals like shape, size, dimension, and more in this bee-themed STEM Lesson that goes bee-yond the hexagon.

Join our Beekeepers in Education Certificate Course! Perfect for passionate beekeepers, this 12-month virtual program includes monthly sessions and recorded materials. Gain the skills to deliver impactful lessons to K-12 students or local community members, whether you are enhancing an existing program or launching your own. Access Planet Bee's classroom-ready activities, bee lessons, and student worksheets.

Discover the art of crafting natural beeswax-based products in our guided workshop. Participants have the choice of making healing balms, lip balms, and other personalized items for their own use. Dive deeper into the history, uses, and science behind beeswax production as part of this enriching experience.

Join our professional development workshop for teachers to overcome common barriers to hands-on science in the classroom. Learn practical solutions to bring the natural world to your students, with access to valuable resources and strategies to bring the natural world directly into the hands of our students!

Un-bee-lievable Bee Build with Dr. J - Students engineer their own native bee nests using found objects, straws and other natural materials.

Stewardship Awards Ceremony - This stewardship project will wrap up with an end-of-the-year ceremony where students gather together and display their findings in their own special way.

Entomology House Call - Dr. J. checks in with students about their progress at the halfway point for data collection, bee (and wasp) identification, and Q&A.

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Suit up and dive into a live bee hive in the SF Bay Area. Get up close with these incredible creatures and witness their fascinating world. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to get up close and personal with nature's marvels. Experience the thrill as you suit up and delve elbow-deep into a live bee hive right here in the heart of the SF Bay Area.

Dive into the world of honey bees as you learn about honey bee anatomy, the 3 castes, bee jobs, metamorphosis, how honey is made, pheromones, and the waggle dance!

Elevate your team's mixology skills with our Honey Cocktail Workshop. Shake, stir, and savor as participants learn to craft tantalizing beverages with honey as the star ingredient. From classic cocktails or mocktails to innovative blends, discover the versatility of honey in the art of cocktail making, all while bonding with colleagues in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. This workshop is offered virtually or at your corporate campus.

Discover the world of honey in a guided workshop where your team will learn about honey and how to enhance the taste and aroma while creating their own unique concoction. Choose from a variety of herbs, spices and fruits to enhance and personalize your jar of honey!

Join us for a lively, guided honey-tasting workshop where your team will learn about the inner workings of a beehive and how bees make honey while smelling and tasting a variety of yummy honey! We will ship honey directly to participants’ homes prior to the event. This workshop is offered virtually and onsite.

Partner with Planet Bee to design a customized bee workshop tailored to your specific objectives. Whether you prefer a virtual or onsite format, we provide a unique hands-on experience that blends fun and purpose, fostering stronger connections among teams across diverse departments. Let us help you create a memorable and impactful event!

This video covers the importance of native and honey bees to our food systems & ecosystem, as well as pollination, co-evolution, & keystone species. Students learn to engineer a native bee house from found objects.

Bring the wonders of the bee world to your workspace with an engaging one-hour presentation by Planet Bee! Join one of our in-house bee experts as we share insights from bee research and leads an interactive Q&A session. This workshop is offered virtually and onsite.

Get a head-start on your Pollinator Focused STEM Curriculum!

Join us for a rewarding virtual or on-site volunteer experience where team members can build and take home their very own native bee house, providing essential habitats for local bee populations. Native Bee Home can be shipped directly to your team's homes or workplace.

This lesson looks at the importance of native bees, the mechanics of pollination, habitats, ecosystems, keystone species, anatomy, coevolution, and the different ways native bee species pollinate.

Craft your ideal Charcuterie Board! Unlock the art of pairing honey with savory delights in our charcuterie board workshop. Your team will learn the secrets behind creating the perfect balance of flavors as they pair honey with an assortment of cheeses, meats, and delectable accompaniments. Encourage teamwork and creativity as colleagues collaborate to curate a culinary masterpiece.

Gather your teams for an exciting campus adventure as you search for pollinators! Led by Planet Bee scientists, participants will explore your campus, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects, and all living things using the iNaturalist App created by The California Academy of Science and National Geographics. Join us for a memorable journey through nature right on your doorstep! This workshop is offered virtually or at your corporate campus.

This social-emotional learning lesson dances into the importance and science of communication among bees and other creatures.

Unit One explores the vital role of soil in sustaining healthy ecosystems, focusing on soil layers, their formation, and the organisms that inhabit them—specifically, invertebrates and microorganisms, including ground-nesting bees. Students will delve into the forces that shape soil, examine the roles of soil-dwelling creatures, and understand how human actions can support or hinder soil health.

Lesson 1: Digging into the Secrets of Soil
Lesson 2: Soil Superheroes: Bugs, Tiny Creatures and Bees that Dig!

Unit 2 connects the concepts of decomposition and soil health from the previous unit, providing students with a practical understanding of how composting helps recycle nutrients and energy, improving soil quality and reducing landfill waste. By exploring how organic waste breaks down, students will learn firsthand the benefits of composting for the environment and how they can make a difference by improving waste management in their communities.

Lesson 3: Decomposition: Nature's Recycling
Lesson 4: Trash to Treasure: The Story of Composting

Unit 3 explores the crucial role of pollinators in plant reproduction, focusing on native bees and other pollinators. Students will learn about the process of pollination, its importance for both the environment and human life, and how pollinators vary in behavior and appearance. The unit emphasizes the interdependent relationship between pollinators and plants, and how pollination supports biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems.

Lesson 5: Active Allies: Powerful Pollinators
Lesson 6: Active Allies: Native Bees as Pollinators

Unit 4 explores plant life cycles and seed saving, focusing on plant growth, reproduction, and sustainability. Students will learn about the stages of a plant's life cycle, the role of pollinators in reproduction, and the preservation of heirloom plants. The unit highlights the cultural importance of seed saving for indigenous peoples, the value of plant diversity, how sustainable agriculture promotes food sovereignty and climate resilience.

Lesson 7: Plant Life Cycle
Lesson 8: Seed Saving: Connecting Heritage and Sustainability

Unit 5 is the final unit in this curriculum and explores the critical role of bees in ecosystems and human life, focusing on how we can support bee populations and other living organisms in the face of climate change. Students will examine the causes and impacts of bee population decline, including human actions such as habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. The lesson emphasizes the importance of grassroots efforts and community science to support resilience and sustainability.

Lesson 9: Beecoming Climate Resilient