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Oak Cliff Bee Company, Dallas, TX (2025)

11/07/2025

🍂WHAT BEES ARE DOING RIGHT NOW TO PREPARE FOR FALL🐝

As summer fades and autumn arrives, honeybees are working overtime to prepare for winter. Fall isn't downtime—it's crunch time, and every bee plays a critical role in ensuring the colony survives the cold months ahead.

Here's what's happening inside the hive right now:

🌻 Gathering the last nectar: Foragers race to collect nectar from fall wildflowers like goldenrod and asters, building honey stores for winter survival.

🍯 Capping honey: Workers seal ripened honey in wax-capped cells to preserve it through winter—like sealing the pantry for months ahead.

👑 Slowing egg production: The queen reduces laying in response to shorter days, meaning fewer mouths to feed and more honey to go around.

🚪 Evicting the drones: Male bees don't work or forage, so they're kicked out in fall. It's harsh, but it's survival—resources are limited.

🛡️ Sealing with propolis: Bees use sticky tree resin to seal cracks, reduce the entrance size, and weatherproof the hive against drafts and pests.

🔥 Preparing to cluster: Bees practice forming a tight ball around the queen, vibrating to generate heat. The cluster keeps them warm all winter without hibernating.

The bottom line:

Fall preparation is all about efficiency and teamwork. Bees actively manage their hive to emerge strong in spring. Every flower they visit now is securing their family's future.

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11/06/2025

🔷 THE ARCHITECTURE OF PERFECTION: INSIDE THE HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE 🐝

Honeycomb is one of nature's most elegant designs—a marvel of engineering that combines maximum storage with minimum material. But what makes this structure so special, and how do bees build it?

🔶 Why Hexagons?

Bees build their comb in a repeating hexagonal pattern, and there's brilliant math behind it. Hexagons are the most efficient shape for tiling a surface with no gaps, using the least amount of wax while providing the most storage space. It's geometry optimized by millions of years of evolution.

📐 The Numbers:

Wall thickness: Just 0.073mm—thinner than a human hair, yet strong enough to support the weight of honey, pollen, and developing bees.

Cell angle: Each cell tilts upward at 13 degrees to prevent honey from dripping out before it's capped.

Cell size: Worker cells measure about 5.2mm across; drone cells are slightly larger at 6.2mm.

Wax efficiency: It takes about 8 pounds of honey for bees to produce just 1 pound of wax—so every ounce of construction material is precious.

🏗️ How It's Built:

Worker bees secrete wax flakes from glands on their abdomen, then chew and mold the wax into place. They work together in chains, passing wax and shaping cells with their mandibles and body heat. The hexagonal pattern emerges naturally as bees build adjacent cells—the physics of surface tension and bee spacing does the rest.

🍯 Multi-Purpose Design:

Honeycomb serves three critical functions:

Nursery: Eggs are laid in cells, and larvae grow inside until they emerge as adult bees.

Pantry: Pollen and honey are stored in cells, capped with wax to preserve freshness.

Structure: The comb itself is the skeleton of the hive, providing stability and organization.

The result?

A lightweight, incredibly strong, space-efficient structure that has inspired human architecture, aerospace engineering, and materials science. From airplane wings to packaging design, the honeycomb pattern shows up everywhere—because bees figured out the optimal solution long before we did. Next time you see honeycomb, remember: you're looking at 100 million years of evolutionary engineering, built by insects with brains smaller than a sesame seed.

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11/04/2025

👑 THE QUEEN CELL: NATURE'S ROYAL CRADLE 🐝

Not all bee cells are created equal. While most honeycomb cells are tiny hexagons built for workers and drones, queen cells are in a class of their own—larger, textured, and shaped like peanuts hanging vertically from the comb.

🔍 What Makes Queen Cells Special?

Queen cells are temporary structures built for one purpose: raising a new queen. They're dramatically different from worker or drone cells:

Size: About 25mm long—roughly five times bigger than a worker cell.

Shape: Vertical and peanut-shaped, not hexagonal. They hang down from the comb rather than sitting horizontally.

Texture: The outside is rough and bumpy, unlike the smooth wax of regular comb.

Location: Often built along the edges or bottom of frames, where there's room for the elongated structure.

👶 What Happens Inside?

The colony selects a newly hatched larva (less than 3 days old) and floods her cell with royal jelly—a protein-rich secretion that triggers queen development. The larva floats in royal jelly for days, growing rapidly. Worker larvae get royal jelly for only a brief period; future queens get it exclusively throughout development.

After about 16 days total (from egg to emergence), a new queen chews through the wax cap and steps into the hive. Her first job? Often to seek out rival queen cells and eliminate the competition.

🏗️ Three Types of Queen Cells:

Swarm cells: Built when the colony is thriving and plans to split. Multiple queen cells appear, signaling preparation for swarming.
Supersedure cells: Built when the current queen is failing (old, injured, or poorly performing). The colony raises a replacement quietly.
Emergency cells Built in a panic when the queen suddenly dies or disappears. Bees convert existing worker cells into makeshift queen cells as fast as possible.

🎯 Why It Matters:

Queen cells are a window into the hive's health and intentions. Spotting them during an inspection tells a beekeeper whether the colony is preparing to swarm, replacing a failing queen, or responding to an emergency.

The difference between a worker and a queen? Just a few extra days of royal jelly in a specialized cell. Biology is remarkable.

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11/03/2025

YOU HAVE YOUR JAR OF HONEY—NOW WHAT?

Congratulations! You've got a gorgeous jar of pure, local honey sitting in your kitchen. But if you're only using it to sweeten your tea, you're missing out on so much magic.

Honey isn't just a sweetener—it's a versatile ingredient that shines throughout fall and winter. Here are some of our favorite ways to put that liquid gold to work:

Fall & Winter Honey Inspirations:

-Morning ritual upgrade: Stir into coffee, oatmeal, or yogurt with cinnamon and nuts for a cozy autumn breakfast.

-Honey butter: Whip softened butter with honey and a pinch of sea salt—perfect on warm biscuits, cornbread, or sweet potato.

-Roasted vegetables: Drizzle over Brussels sprouts, carrots, or squash before roasting for caramelized perfection.

-Glazes and marinades: Combine with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for chicken or salmon—the natural sugars create a beautiful caramelized crust.

-Cheese board star: Drizzle over sharp cheddar, blue cheese, or brie with walnuts and figs for an effortless appetizer.

-Baking magic: Use in place of sugar in muffins, quick breads, and cookies for moisture and depth (use ¾ cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquids slightly).

-Wellness tonic: Mix with warm water, lemon, and fresh ginger for a soothing drink when the sniffles hit.
Salad dressings: Whisk with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a fall-perfect vinaigrette over greens with apples and pecans.

-Cocktail sweetener: Replace simple syrup in hot toddies, whiskey sours, or bourbon cocktails for ria cher flavor.

-Homemade gifts: Pair honey with beeswax candles, tea, or homemade granola for thoughtful, locally-sourced holiday gifts.

Pro tip: If your honey crystallizes (those grainy sugar crystals), don't worry—it's a sign of purity! Gently warm the jar in a bowl of hot water to return it to liquid form, or spread the creamy crystallized version on toast like butter.

Local honey is a gift from the pollinators working in your neighborhood. Every spoonful connects you to the flowers, the season, and the bees that made it possible.

Ready to stock up for next fall and winter? The sooner we start, the better!

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10/30/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Bee foraging behavior offers surprising insights into efficient resource management. These pollinators visit up to 5,000 flowers daily, traveling up to 3 miles from their hive while maintaining remarkable precision.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆:

🌸 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Bees share optimal foraging routes through their "waggle dance," communicating precise locations to maximize efficiency.

🍯 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: They convert nectar into honey through enzymatic processes and evaporation, creating a shelf-stable product worth 10-20x the input value.

📊 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Healthy colonies forage from 50+ plant species, creating complex flavor profiles while ensuring resilience.

🌐 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

💼 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: Thriving corporate hives provide quantifiable data—pounds of honey produced, acres foraged, pollination services rendered.

🎁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Well-managed hives yield exceptional honey for corporate gifts, client appreciation, or employee perks.

🤝 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Honey tastings and hive observations create memorable workplace experiences.

🌱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Supporting urban pollinators contributes to local ecosystem health and provides content for sustainability reports.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: quality inputs and proper management yield both ecological and reputational returns.

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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10/30/2025

Ready to have the prettiest hives in town?

Don’t settle for hives that look like an afterthought.

Our hives are handcrafted, custom-painted, and maintained with pride — because presentation matters as much as performance.

At Oak Cliff Bee Company, we build apiaries that turn heads and tell stories. Whether it’s for your property, tenants, or brand, your hives should be something you’re proud to show off.

Beautiful hives.
Sustainable impact.
Local story worth sharing.

Message us today to schedule a site visit or request a custom hive design.
Because your bees — and your brand — deserve better.

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10/29/2025

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦

One of the most rewarding aspects of urban beekeeping? The extraordinary places our colonies call home. Each location tells its own story and offers bees a unique perspective on the city.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:

🏢 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗸𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: High above the city bustle, bees forage across urban gardens and green spaces, creating honey with distinctive neighborhood character.

🌳 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Mature landscapes with century-old trees provide exceptional forage diversity and connect modern sustainability to timeless stewardship.

🏛️ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Museums, universities, and nonprofits integrate hives into their mission, creating living laboratories for community engagement.

🌿 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀: Properties that showcase local character through farm-to-table dining and experiential hospitality extend that authenticity to pollinator support.

What unites these diverse locations? Forward-thinking partners who understand that sustainability isn't just a checkbox—it's an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautiful.

Every site presents unique opportunities: the flavor profile shaped by surrounding botanicals, the employee engagement potential, and the stories that emerge when nature and architecture intersect.

The result? Colonies that thrive in unexpected places, honey that captures the essence of each location, and partnerships that demonstrate what's possible when businesses embrace urban ecology.

Where will bees find their next home in our city?

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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10/28/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗫: 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟
Beyond honey, beekeeper colonies produce another extraordinary substance: beeswax. This natural material, secreted by worker bees to build honeycomb, has been valued by humans for thousands of years—and for good reason.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘅 𝘀𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

🕯️ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: Beeswax candles burn cleaner and longer than paraffin alternatives, emitting negative ions that may help purify air while providing a natural, subtle honey scent.

🧴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Its natural emollient properties, vitamin A content, and antibacterial qualities make it ideal for lip balms, lotions, and salves.

🎨 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀: From batik textile art to encaustic painting, beeswax has served artists for centuries with its unique texture and preservation properties.

🪵 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Natural polish and waterproofing that conditions without synthetic chemicals.

🏺 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reusable beeswax wraps offer a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap, keeping food fresh while reducing waste.

💊 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Used as a coating for pills and in medicinal salves due to its protective and delivery properties.

Beeswax is a renewable byproduct of honey production. When companies host urban hives, they're not just supporting pollinators—they're creating opportunities for value-added products that extend the impact of their sustainability initiatives.

Every pound of beeswax represents thousands of hours of bee labor and the remarkable efficiency of natural systems. It's a tangible reminder that supporting pollinators creates cascading benefits far beyond the hive.

Interested in exploring the full potential of your corporate hives?

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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10/25/2025

𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡: 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦

As nectar flows diminish in late summer and fall, bees from stronger colonies may attempt to steal honey from weaker hives. This natural behavior—called robbing—can devastate vulnerable colonies if not correctly managed.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴:

🚨 Aggressive flying patterns and fighting at hive entrances

🔍 Bees are entering at odd angles rather than landing normally

⚔️ Dead bees accumulating near entrances

🍯 Shiny, wet-looking bees covered in spilled honey

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:

🛡️ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Narrowing openings makes defense easier for guard bees

💪 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: Well-populated hives with adequate stores defend themselves effectively

🧹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Removing spilled honey immediately prevents attracting robbers

Professional management during robbing season is the difference between thriving colonies and devastating losses. Our proactive monitoring ensures your corporate hives remain productive through challenging seasonal transitions.

Curious about year-round hive management?

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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10/24/2025

Where Sustainability Meets Sophistication.

Check out this incredible honey spread — a true celebration of local sourcing, sustainability, and craftsmanship in hospitality.

This display showcases how forward-thinking hotels are embracing on-site hives and micro-sourced honey, harvested right here in Dallas by Oak Cliff Bee Company. Each jar tells a story — of pollination, place, and purpose — connecting guests to the land in a way that’s both delicious and meaningful.

When sustainability looks this good, it becomes an experience guests remember. From rooftop hives to custom honey tastings, we’re helping hospitality brands transform ESG into something tangible, elegant, and sweet.

If you’re a chef, hotelier, or property manager looking for a differentiator that truly makes a difference — let’s create something unforgettable together.

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10/23/2025

🐝 **𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦** 🌱

At Oak Cliff Bee Company, our commitment extends beyond corporate hives. Through our youth bee club, we're investing in the environmental leaders of tomorrow.

**𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹:**

👧👦 **𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:** Young people suit up, open hives, and experience the wonder of a functioning superorganism firsthand.

🔬 **𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:** Students learn biology and ecology through direct observation and data collection from working colonies.

🎤 **𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:** Our young beekeepers become ambassadors, sharing pollinator knowledge at schools, libraries, and community events throughout Oak Cliff.

🌻**𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴:** Through beekeeping, children discover how flowers, bees, food systems, and communities depend on one another.

**𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:**

These young people are transforming their neighborhoods—planting pollinator gardens, educating families about pesticide alternatives, and advocating for green spaces. One student recently told us they used to think bees were just bugs, but now they understand bees are keeping the whole world running.

Our bee club is creating empowered environmental stewards—one hive inspection, one pollinator garden, one community presentation at a time.

Interested in supporting youth environmental education in Oak Cliff?

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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10/22/2025

🐝 **𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧. 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟**🎓

What an incredible afternoon at Mount St. Michael! Our team had the privilege of introducing students to the fascinating world of bees through an interactive educational presentation that was equal parts science and pure fun.

**𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:**

🐝 **𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:** How colonies work as a superorganism, the roles of queens, workers, and drones, and the amazing communication methods bees use (waggle dance, anyone?).

🌸 **𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿:** Why bees are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat—from apples to almonds to avocados.

🍯 **𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:** The remarkable journey from flower nectar to golden honey, and how much work goes into every single drop.

🎨 **𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:** Students got up close with observation frames, danced to learn the parts of the bee, and listened to how they can help pollinators right in their own neighborhoods.

**𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?**

Watching eyes light up when students realized bees aren't scary—they're essential, hardworking, and absolutely fascinating. The questions were thoughtful, the curiosity was contagious, and the enthusiasm was through the roof!

Education is where environmental stewardship begins. When young people understand the critical role pollinators play, they become advocates for change in their families, schools, and communities.

Thank you, Mount St. Michael, for welcoming us and for investing in the next generation of environmental champions. We can't wait to come back!

Does your school or organization want to host a pollinator education session?

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!🐝
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