Rusty Patched Bumblebee

02/11/2022

Teachers and homeschool teachers, here is a great and free opportunity to learn more about the Rusty patched bumblebee this Saturday!

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11/16/2021

TAKE ACTION to save the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee: http://chn.ge/28QVIZn Everyone has heard about bee declines, but with so much attention focused on domestic...

10/30/2021

Celebratory event and march today. Bee there.

Oct 30 People for the Prairie: Bell Bowl Prairie Celebration and March Saturday, October 30, 2021 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Nordlof Center (map) Google Calendar ICS Celebrate!Listen, Walk, Dance, Learn - for Bell Bowl PrairieOn October 28th, the Rockford airport announced a temporary pause of construction ac...

10/29/2021

This little guy Jonah was the star of the show tonight. Thank you for speaking out for the prairie—and thank you to everyone who came out. We had some good news delivered to us during the vigil. It’s not over but we can celebrate tonight. Construction is postponed until spring.

10/28/2021

Swarm tonight, bring your support for the prairie. Same place, same time.

10/26/2021

The queen Rusty patched bumblebee burrows into the ground this time of year. She is still at Bell Bowl Prairie, just nestled underground.

As I’m sure we have all noticed, it is officially fall! While that means bonfires and sweaters for us, bumblebees are getting ready for winter in their own way. You may have wondered what happens to bees when cold weather comes. Do they all die? Hibernate? Fly south for the winter? Snuggle up by t...