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The Bee Festival in Southwest Virginia attracts thousands to a sweet celebration in Elmwood Park

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The Bee Festival in Southwest Virginia attracts thousands to a sweet celebration in Elmwood Park

ROANOKE, Virginia. – Elmwood Park was bustling as thousands of people attended the first Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event recognized the important role bees play in our ecosystem and demonstrated the city’s commitment to its reputation as a bee-friendly city. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley and Botetourt Beekeeping Associations, featured […]

25 years of bees at Hamburg Airport: exemplary environmental project

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25 years of bees at Hamburg Airport: exemplary environmental project

For 25 years, Hamburg Airport has been home to bee colonies on its premises that not only produce honey but also monitor air quality as “biodetectives”. The project, which originally began with honey bees, was expanded ten years ago to include a wild bee project, which was launched in collaboration with the German Wildlife Foundation. […]

Thirsty bees paralyze parts of Joshua Tree National Park

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Thirsty bees paralyze parts of Joshua Tree National Park

Stay up to date with LAist. If you like this article, you’ll also love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday you’ll get fresh, community-inspired stories to keep you up to date with our independent local news. Top line: Due to an increase in bee activity, some parts of Joshua Tree National Park, […]

“Increased bee activity” leads to closure of a campsite in a California park

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“Increased bee activity” leads to closure of a campsite in a California park

Parts of the famous Joshua Tree National Park in California have been closed to visitors due to “increased bee activity.” Due to the extreme temperatures in the park, bees have begun to gather near water sources. Joshua Tree National Park said in a Facebook post that the Cottonwood Visitor Center, campground, and nearby restrooms and […]

The Nature Play project in City Park will premiere later this year

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The Nature Play project in City Park will premiere later this year

City Park visitors will soon be able to explore the long-awaited $7.9 million playground that recreates Colorado’s box canyons, beaver dams and other wild landscapes. The Nature Play project, which is scheduled to open later this year, has been an integral part of the park’s construction fence since the groundbreaking ceremony in January 2023 – […]

Local vendors gather at the Country Store at the West Virginia State Fair

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Local vendors gather at the Country Store at the West Virginia State Fair

FAIRLEA, W.Va. (WVVA) – The State Fair of West Virginia offers many attractions, from food to rides to livestock shows. One of the State Fair’s hidden gems is the West Virginia Country Store on the fairgrounds. Vendors from across the Mountain State have their wares on display for sale. At the village store, you’ll find […]