Adapted from Sean Woitas, GloryBee by KNOX Farm & Grounds Manager Chelsea Morrison
Our world’s food supply depends on honey bees. One of every three bites of our food originates from bees pollinating the flowers that produce our fruits, nuts, vegetables and even coffee–coffee production has been found to double when purposely pollinated by honey bees. Each one of us benefits from a healthy honey bee population. Honey bee populations have been declining for decades, (due to colony collapse disorder and other stressors) and they continue to struggle for survival. Honey bees are biological indicators, meaning that honey bee health reflects the general health of the environment. Bee losses are possibly a symptom of a much greater environmental problem. Some organizations and governments have taken steps to try to reverse the trend but it’s not enough.

Brian and his beehive at KNOX. Photo by David Cappaert.
Did you know KNOX has a bee colony on site? Our farm program has partnered with a local community member who keeps his bees at KNOX to help pollinate our crops and provide Hartford-grown honey to the community. To learn more, contact Chelsea Morrison, KNOX’s Farm & Grounds Manager.
Here are 5 things you can do to help Save the Bee: