Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Thousands of native bee species buzz about our continent, tending to our gardens and ecosystems. Some are obvious, like chunky bumblebees. Others are harder to spot, like tiny fairy bees. “Native bees ...

When most people think of bees, they think of honeybees living in hives; but do you recognize native bees? Most native bees are solitary, living in a hole inside a tree, a hollow plant stem, or ...

The United States has an amazing and diverse array of native bees. Across the country live about 4,000 native bee species — most of which are solitary and nest in the ground — coming in nearly every ...

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...