Mutualism: A Cycle of Support
The saying goes that nature is red in tooth and claw. And for the most part, this is true. After all, organisms of one species do not go out of their way to help those of other species on purpose. . ....
View ArticlePollen: Nothing to Sneeze At
It’s spring, which for many of us here in Davidson means the return of flowers, birds, butterflies, and other pleasant things. However, it also means the return of something generally considered to be...
View ArticleNature Reading: “Our Native Bees” by Paige Embry
Honey bees are fine bees. They dance and make honey and can be carted around by the thousands in convenient boxes, but from a pollination point of view, they aren’t super-bees. … The trusty orchard...
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Native Bees are Great Pollinators!
Mason bee on leaf Females lay their eggs in holes like these. There’s been a lot of buzz about honeybees in recent years. People are rightly concerned about the mysterious syndrome that causes colony...
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What’s Buzzing?
Local apiarist, Ken Jahns, gave a fascinating tour of his bee hives to families on May 4. The post What’s Buzzing? appeared first on Davidson Lands Conservancy.
View ArticleWorld of Wonder: Inside the Hive with Beekeeper Amanda Bohmont
Inside the Hive with Amanda Bohmont, Certified Beekeeper Saturday, June 17th | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027 World of Wonder invites you to discover...
View ArticleWorld of Wonder: Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs
Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs Saturday, July 15th | 9:30am-11:00am Abersham Park Join us for a nature expedition led by local naturalist and pollinator expert, Rob Van Epps. Together, we will embark on...
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