Friday, April 2, 2010

Bee Knowledgeable Questions: Swarming

It’s Swarm Season!

Spring is officially here in the northern hemisphere of the world, and nature is waking up from winter’s cold. All the plants and animals that have been hibernating or have been dormant during the long cold of winter are sending green shoots towards the sun, shaking out their fur, and stretching out wings.

The first flowers of the season have opened their faces to the light and warmth. What does this mean for the bees? It means a fresh source of nectar and pollen. It means the colony is active again and can grow and thrive.

What do you think a swarm of bees are? Why does a colony swarm? See if you can find the answers this week!

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