But all hope is not lost. As the bees continue their hidden preparations for the coming Spring, there is still plenty of time to busy yourself and forge a connection to their part of the natural world ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A detail of the faux bookcase made by artist Randi Ocena at Bookish (Andy Alfaro/aalfaro@modbee.com) The Modesto Bee is excited to ...

Felicity Muth's fascination with insects from a young age has led her to a career of researching bee cognition and sharing her knowledge with others. Felicity Muth Felicity Muth, a UT Austin assistant ...

“Human beings and honey bees are almost the same word.” According to Prof. Thomas Seeley, the Horace White Professor in Biology Emeritus, in addition to these phonetic similarities, honey bees also ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Think fast, home gardeners. How would you handle ...

The Modesto Bee is excited to announce a new book club for our readers, in partnership with Bookish Modesto. With a collection of books about local issues, by local authors, or relevant to our ...