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The Secret Pollinators

The Secret Pollinators

Native pollinators are responsible for 1 in 3 bites of food we eat, but they are disappearing because nobody knows about them. Secret Pollinators changes that - one tiny hero at a time. Secret Pollinator Podcast reveals the secret world of native bees, butterflies, and other tiny heroes that actually do most of the heavy lifting in American gardens and ecosystems. Spoiler alert: that tomato on your plate was probably pollinated by a native bee, not a honeybee. Host Kelly from Montana, a Certified Pollinator Steward, is on a mission to make a real difference in the lives of native pollinators through short, mind-blowing episodes about the 4,000+ species of native bees you've never heard of—plus the butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators working overtime in your backyard. Each episode is packed with fascinating facts and simple actions you can take to support these essential creatures, whether you're in a big city apartment or on a sprawling farm. Warning: You might become slightly obsessed with spotting bumblebees everywhere you go (Kelly definitely is). When that happens, join the Secret Pollinators Facebook community to share your discoveries and connect with fellow native bee advocates. www.secretpollinators.com For more native pollinator info, visit the Pollinator Partnership: www.pollinator.org
Through the Eyes of a Bee - How Bees See a World We'll Never See
The Secret PollinatorsApril 03, 202600:09:14

Through the Eyes of a Bee - How Bees See a World We'll Never See

Bees have five eyes, can see colors that don't exist in the human visual spectrum, and navigate by reading polarized light patterns in the sky like a living GPS. With the National Geographic Secrets o...

My Article Featured in the Pollinator Partnership Bee Friendly Gardening Newsletter - American Bumble Bee
The Secret PollinatorsApril 02, 202600:03:18

My Article Featured in the Pollinator Partnership Bee Friendly Gardening Newsletter - American Bumble Bee

Exciting news — Kelly's article on the American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) was just published today in the Pollinator Partnership Bee Friendly Gardening Newsletter. In this short episode, she s...

The Bumblebee Who Rolled a Ball 117 Times for Fun
The Secret PollinatorsMarch 26, 202600:13:04

The Bumblebee Who Rolled a Ball 117 Times for Fun

One bumblebee. One wooden ball. One hundred and seventeen times - with no reward, no training, and no reason anyone could explain. In Part 2 of our bumblebee play series, we follow PhD student Samadi ...

Can Bumblebees Play Soccer?
The Secret PollinatorsMarch 19, 202600:11:34

Can Bumblebees Play Soccer?

What happens when a scientist hands a bumblebee a wooden ball and a target — and offers a drop of sugar as the prize? She scores a goal. In 2017, researchers at Queen Mary University of London discove...