Story by Michael Maddox | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District | 09.30.2025
As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to survive until the next spring. Beekeepers can help ensure a hive is successful by lending a helping hand as the little pollinators prepare for the winter....
Story by Stefanie Hauck | Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime | 09.18.2023
On any given day in the summer and early fall, hundreds of bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators can be seen enjoying the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply Center Columbus established by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Environmental Division in 2017....
Story by Matthew C Clouse | 88th Air Base Wing | 07.21.2022
Vibrant red, orange and yellow wildflowers are in full bloom on Huffman Prairie, home to more than 300 species of wildflowers and the largest natural tallgrass prairie in Ohio....
Story by Tiffany Natividad | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District | 06.21.2022
TULSA, Okla., — In recent years there has been a strong decline in pollinator populations across the region. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds, support a healthy ecosystem which is vital for the survival of several animal and plant species. These pollinators feed on the nectar from flowering plants and distribute pollen to the next flower, fertilizing the plants. Without the......
Story by Caroline Clauson | 88th Air Base Wing | 06.17.2022
CEG event educates and empowers backyard conservationists
Story by Michael Maddox | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District | 06.13.2022
This week is National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, and those interested in learning about pollinators and how they fit into the ecosystem can visit Patoka Lake in Dubois, Indiana to see some local pollinators in action....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 04.11.2022
Mountain Community Homes staff established two honey bee colonies in the Rhicard Hills community last summer in an effort to support the pollinator population at Fort Drum. They recently reported that the new bee habitats successfully survived the winter and that the bees are thriving this spring....
Story by Jacqueline Boucher | Tobyhanna Army Depot | 10.19.2020
Inhabitants of Tobyhanna Army Depot’s apiary will be fighting for survival during their first winter in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Beekeepers here are working to ensure life in the hive thrives in the face of freezing temperatures....
