Embark on the journey of backyard beekeeping. With careful planning, education, and dedication, anyone can become a backyard beekeeper. The beekeeper has a few vital items in their arsenal - here's the basic list.

Planting a pollinator garden is vital for the survival of honey bees and native bee species. These buzzing creatures rely on nearby flowers for nectar and pollen, and when floral resources are scarce, bees can face starvation.

Our new dynamic asynchronous classroom garden and agriculture program cultivates sustainability through a Soil, Bees, Seeds, and Food Program. It includes 5 Asynchronous Digital STEM Toolkit Units and educational materials grants to schools nationwide.

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Bring coding and environmental science to your classroom—no prior experience required! This CSTA and NGSS-aligned program guides students to code BBC Micro:bit sensors, install them in native bee houses, and collect real-world data, blending STEM learning with hands-on conservation.

Supporting bees and local pollinators is un-bee-lievably easy as planting a flower! Bees are crucial for supporting local ecosystems and our food systems through pollination. Find out what you can do to help.

Learn how to make a seed ball filled with natural clay, seeds, and soil. It's a fun and easy way to plant flowers as food for bees.! This ancient agricultural technique was pioneered by Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese philosopher and natural farmer born in 1913.

Bees are bee-yond important to our ecosystem, which is why sharing the news with the next generation is critical! These standard-aligned lesson plans are the perfect guide as you explore the world of honey bees & native bees with your students.

Help support native bees by building their homes from up-cycled materials! Create the perfect habitat right in your own backyard. Building a DIY native bee nest home is simple and has a huge impact on our fuzzy friends.

Discover the vital role native bees play in our ecosystems and how they contribute to environmental health. These fascinating creatures may look different from honey bees, but they are essential for biodiversity and pollination.

Caring for a native bee house throughout the seasons involves specific steps to ensure the health and safety of the bees. Here are detailed instructions for each season.

This community science project delves into the fascinating world of native solitary bees. Students learn to make a native bee nest home and monitor them to collect data. This program includes asynchronous materials and the opportunity to register for live synchronous lessons.

In the battle against garden pests, many gardeners are turning to natural pest control methods to maintain a healthy balance in their ecosystems. Rather than relying on harsh chemicals that can harm beneficial insects and the environment, natural pest control methods utilize nature's own mechanisms to keep pest populations in check.

Planting pesticide-free pollinator gardens ensures year-round access to nutritious food for nearby beehives, fostering their health and resilience. They also provide vital sanctuaries for native bees, supporting their crucial role as pollinators in the ecosystem.

Take your students’ learning a step further with our supplemental activities! The pollinator matching game, bees and wasps game (think sharks and minnows), and food web activity are sure to keep students engaged and excited while they learn about the environment.

Planet Bee provides a variety of worksheets that encourage students to continue learning beyond our lessons. Get your class excited about bees by sharing our bee anatomy handouts, scavenger hunts, coloring sheets, and more!

Bring Bee Education and STEM Principles into your classroom! Our Digital Resources include videos, teacher guides, activities, and games designed to deepen understanding of bees' essential roles and environmental significance.

Meet nature's silent superheroes! While they work solo, they're the backbone of our ecosystem. From the fruits we savor to the veggies we crunch, and even the seeds we sow, these solitary champions ensure it all. They're not just pollinators; they're the unsung heroes behind our food, medicine, fibers, fuels, and more!

We need bees now more than ever. Let's protect our precious pollinators, preserving the balance of our ecosystem and securing our food systems.

Entomologists are currently studying the reasons behind the high rate of honey bee die-off happening worldwide. Beekeepers across the United States lost 48.2%  of their managed honey bee colonies from April 2022 to April 2023,