Pollinator Habitats

bumblebee on buttonbush
A Citizen Science Bumblebee Project at Quincy Bog
The Beecology Project
As a Beecologist, I find it gratifying to be part of an investigation (led by UMass biology professor and researcher Dr. Robert Gegear) that is contri... Learn More
Bee on flower
Celebrate Pollinator Week By Helping the Bees!
National Pollinator Week is recognized every June
Pollinator Week 2023 is recognized June 19-25, 2023. There are many ways you can help pollinators in your garden. Learn More
Bee on flower
The Beecology Project
Contribute to Understanding Native Plant-Pollinator Interactions in NH
Addressing the gap in knowledge about which plants will maximize balanced and healthy bumblebee populations is the reason the Beecology citizen scienc... Learn More
Bombus impatiens is increasing in numbers
Beyond the Buzz
How to Create a Healthy Pollinator Garden
There's lots of talk these days about pollinator gardens as the awareness about bee and pollinator decline grows. Yet many are taking up the call with... Learn More
Tricolor bee on blue flowers
Celebrating Pollinator Week: Supporting Bees in your Yard and Garden [audio]
Emma and Nate celebrate pollinator week by talking about protecting and supporting bees in yards and gardens.

Emma and Nate celebrate pollinator week by talking about protecting and supporting bees in yards and gardens. Learn More
A group of honey bees feeding on broken honey comb
Fall 2020 honey bee losses in NH
Have you experienced a bee loss this fall after a strong summer season? We encourage any beekeeper who has experienced a loss to utilize the Deadout C... Learn More
a queen bee and her attendees
In case you missed it – the business of beekeeping
Has your beekeeping hobby become more of a business? Do you want to dig in and make your hobby profitable? The following is a very brief overview of topics discussed at the March extension workshop.
Has your beekeeping hobby become more of a business? Do you want to dig in and make your hobby profitable? The following is a very brief overview of t... Learn More
Ruby-throated hummingbird nectaring on Scarlet Bee Balm
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard: A Homeowner's Experience
By Vicki J. Brown, NRS 2017
By Vicki J. Brown, NRS 2017 Learn More
Winter scene for pollinators
How to Help Bees and Butterflies Survive the Winter
When winter settles in and bitter winds howl, I marvel at the ability of animals to survive our harsh winters. We know mammals hibernate and hoard, an... Learn More
A beekeeper holds up a grafted fram of honey bees
Acclimating Queen Bees to New Hampshire’s North Country
Queen bee rearing program trains advanced beekeepers
Queen bee rearing program trains advanced beekeepers Learn More