The real Pumpkin pollinator specialists the squash bees of North America. ⁠ Squash bees emerge very early in the morning often before the sunrise and are busy pollinating Pumpkin in the near darkness well before any other bees are active.

Planet Bee Educators and Beekeepers came out to Visatacion Valley Middle School in SF for several days of beekeeping, hive dives, and honey harvest fun! Thank you to Ms. Lucero for being such a great collaborator, and we hope your students had a wonderful experience!

Planet Bee is hosting a series of FREE Bee Education Workshop for Bayview-Hunters Point residents. Our next workshop on Nov.12 will be a Honey Harvest and Tasting. Join us and spread the word!

Planet Bee Staff Jason and Sheila had a blast hosting a honey spinning and honey harvest with the students of Roble Hall! Thank you for being such a curious and enthusiastic group work with 🤩

Participants will be eligible to compete for awards while contributing to real scientific research in pollinator conservation and innovation. Find the link to register on our website, listed under Citizen Science Programs.

Today is #GivingTuesday! Please donate to Planet Bee and support our mission to change the world - one bee and one student at a time. Your donation supports hands-on learning programs that we offer to schools and nonprofits at no cost. Donate today at planetbee.org/donate-to-plan…

Did you know that honey bees have little hooks on their feet which they can use to hold on to each other in swarms or grasp the hive while making wax? #beesareimportant #savethebees #welovebees #bees #honeybees #helpabee #beestagram #beesknees #protectourbees #beelove

Did you miss #GivingTuesday? It’s not too late to join our hive and donate. Donations help ensure we can continue funding our programs at no cost to schools. Donate today at planetbee.org/donate-to-plan… #dogood #nonprofit #community #takeaction #beethechange #beethere #beesquare

As temperatures drop across the country, you probably wonder what the cold weather means for bees. 🐝 In the winter, bees cluster tightly inside their hive to stay warm. The worker bees even vibrate their bodies to generate heat while the Queen stays in the center to stay warm.

We are thrilled to partner with small businesses like ​​Katizzi designs on Etsy. Katizzi creates beautiful art & jewelry and, through our partnership, supports STEM education. Thank you, Katizzi, for all you do to support us and our favorite pollinators 🐝 #supportthebees

If you’re still trying to find the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life, check out our merch! Proceeds from our shirts and sweatshirts support our education programs. Learn more at planetbee.org/bee-t-shirts #dogood #beethechange #nonprofit #community #takeaction

What an un-bee-lievable year we've had! Thanks to our sponsors, community partners and donors, we've impacted over 75,000 individuals in both the U.S. and Canada through our various programs. Take a look at our 2022 highlights at planetbee.org/planet-bee-blo… #savethebees #nonprofit

If you are looking for any last-minute gifts for your family, consider making a donation (one-time or monthly) to Planet Bee in their name. Every dollar helps ensure that we can offer our programs at no cost to schools. Donate today at planetbee.org/donate-to-plan… #beethechange

A little laugh for this Tuesday evening 😂🐝 What are some of your favorite bee jokes? Share them below! #beesofinstagram #jokes #beejokes #savethebees #protectbees

Happy Monday! We have another joke to get your week started off right 🐝 #jokes #beesofinstagram #protectthebees #wildlife #bees #beesknees #pollinators #protectpollinators

There is nothing some team-building opportunities that make a social impact. We offer a mix of onsite and virtual workshops to meet the needs of your team. Learn more planetbee.org/corporate-team… #teambuilding #corporateopportunities #nonprofit #education beethechange

Are you visiting the Philadelphia flower show? 🐝🌻 Make a bee-line for our booth and make seed balls with us! We are in the Kids Cocoon - right by the Butterfly Pavilion - and will be there tomorrow from 10:00-12:30 and 3:00 - 6:00 pm. #PAflowershow #bees #education

📣 Calling all beekeepers 🐝! Applications are still accepted for the 2023 Bee A Hero Grant to Backyard Beekeepers & Community Organizations. Do you know someone who could use this grant? Tag them below! Apply today at planetbee.org/bee-friendly-g… #savethebee #beekeeper #nonprofit

Apply today! The Bee A Hero Grant is accepting applications until September 30 🐝 Learn more about the grant and the application process at planetbee.org/bee-friendly-g… #savethebees #beekeepers #nonprofits #grants

Calling all beekeepers 📣🐝 Applications are still open for the Bee Our Hero Grant, offered in partnership with Farnell Electronics. Learn more and apply today at planetbee.org/bee-friendly-g… #bees #grants #sciencegrants #beesofinstagram #savethebees #beekeepers #beekeeping