Pollinator Resources
Help protect our wild bees
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BEES OF OHIO
Use this printable guide to help find potentially rare native bees in Ohio. Organized by native plant bloom time, the guide includes beautiful photos of the plants & bees to look for. View & download.
The Ohio State University Bee Lab offers a six-session Bumble Bee Short Course for Community Scientists. Learn about all things bumble bee in this series of scientist-led webinars, readings, resources and more. Go to course.
Compared to birds and butterflies, relatively little is known about Ohio's bees. Details of their distribution, life history and habitat is not well documented. Get started observing native bees with this great printable guide.
VIDEO SERIES & SUMMIT
Best Practices for Pollinators
Best Practices for Pollinators
Best Practices for Pollinators Summit is an annual educational summit created by Pollinator Friendly Alliance which presents leaders in ecology, regenerative land management practices and pollinator conservation. n.
Up to 37% of native bee species are considered pollen specialists. This means they rely on very specific native plants to feed their young. Learn more using this beautiful native bee story map.