EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 29 MIN
Honey Bees (Part 1)
from Nature Now
We are all familiar with bees. Did you know that honey bee colonies are highly organized, complex, with a rigid caste system, and whose individuals depend on their societal organization to survive? Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with Colleen Ebken, a beekeeper on Marrowstone Island (WA), about her bee colonies and the wonderful world of bees in general (part 1 of a two-part program). (KPTZ airdate: September 24, 2025) Learn more:East Jefferson Bee ClubCornell Cooperative Extension Pollinator SupportWhy bees are essential to people and planetMeet Our Native BeesWashington Bee AtlasWashington Native Bee SocietyWashington Native Bee Society JournalMystery sound recording: Frederick DunnMusic by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!
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Jackie Canterbury talks with Colleen Ebken, a beekeeper on Marrowstone Island (WA), about her bee colonies and the wonderful world of bees in general.
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Honey Bees (Part 1)
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