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Extension activity book ‘a perfect fit’ for nexus of pollinator, nutrition education

"Explore the Bees of Oregon," geared to all ages, specifically provides knowledge to kids while they’re having fun

Kym Pokorny | Apr 13, 2022 | News story

Master Melittologists garner national award for biodiversity conservation

Brothers Dan and Michael O'Loughlin of Yamhill County received the national Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award from the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Pollinator Partnership.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 18, 2021 | News story

OSU study will provide insight into optimal nutrition for bees

The team hopes to improve bee nutrition by building a database of macro and micronutrients found in the flowering plants used in the study.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 26, 2021 | News story

New OSU volunteer program tackles statewide native bee inventory

The Master Melittologist program intensively trains volunteers on the meticulous work of locating and cataloging the bees that no one has seen before.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 18, 2020 | News story

Wildflowers give gardens a charming, relaxed look

Put aside an area of the garden for the beauty of wildflowers.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 10, 2020 | News story

Dig into hundreds of publications from OSU Extension online catalog

Some publications and field guides, such as the popular Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests and Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington, are available to purchase.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News story

OSU’s Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture earns recognition from national wildlife organization

Everything done at the center takes sustainability into account.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 11, 2019 | News story

Researchers determine pollen abundance and diversity in five major pollinator-dependent crops

A new study provides valuable insights into pollen abundance and diversity available to honeybee colonies employed in five major pollinator-dependent crops in Oregon and California.

Chris Branam | Aug 28, 2019 | News story

Honeybees prioritize well-fed larvae for emergency queen-rearing, study finds

New research shows that honeybees prioritize the nutritional status of larvae when selecting for a new emergency queen.

Chris Branam | Jun 7, 2018 | News story