12-year-old Reston resident launches Bumble Bracelets to save the bees
We have honeybees to thank for the smooth, silky, sweet delicacy we often take for granted. But the bees—and their delicious work—are in danger. One local seventh grader is doing his best to help through his new business.
Interested in beekeeping? The state government wants you to get started
The state is offering free beehive equipment to residents for the second year in a row, and continues to promote education on pollinators through Virginia’s Pollinator Week.
In the Business of Bees
Over the past decade, bees have been dying in record numbers. Backyard beehives can become a small part in revitalizing the population.