UB Bees

Follow for your daily dose of bees! (and to stay up to date on campus events and workshops)

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Wonder where the bees are? Check out this map! But visit with caution- bees do sting to defend their hive.

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Thank you to all our volunteers who helped us bring a little cheer to students in quarantine 💖🐝we can all use a little sweetness lately

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

The finished product. About 200 care packages featuring a jar of honey, a wooden honey stirrer/stick, two packages of tea and a silver bee charm were delivered on Nov. 18 to students quarantining in Goodyear Hall. https://t.co/wu8sik4p3q

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

The finished product. About 200 care packages featuring a jar of honey, a wooden honey stirrer/stick, two packages of tea and a silver bee charm were delivered on Nov. 18 to students quarantining in Goodyear Hall. https://t.co/wu8sik4p3q

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Not so fun fact: Bees can’t vote! But if you’re a US citizen and over 18, you can!!

Vote with the bees and the trees and the seas in mind🐝🌿🌊

[UBuffalo Science News @UBScience]

Winterizing the hives involves installing mouse guards, wrapping the bee boxes with insulation and adding pine chips to control moisture and temperature. 🐝🍯❄️ In addition to Hoekstra, we had @UBuffalo and @buffalostate students helping out.

[UBuffalo Science News @UBScience]

Beekeepers led by @UBBiology's David Hoekstra were out prepping hives for winter on @UBuffalo's North Campus this week! 🐝🍯❄️ Learn about the @UbeesB program: https://t.co/wHqAnnOdS4 #bees

[Ryan McPherson @RyMcPherson]

While the campus is a bit quieter these days in hybrid mode, our #UBuffalo Bees are making up for it with an awesome amount of activity. Thanks @UBCAS Prof David Hoekstra for continuing the research and harvesting!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Bees understand strength in numbers, and that sometimes you need to sting to protect your own. Solidarity for Minneapolis 🐝#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Hi! I’m the one behind the bee tweets, and co-founder of UB Bees. I have graduated, and I am so sad to go but happy to leave the program (& this Twitter) in good hands. Plz continue to show support and keep UB Bees thriving for years to come. I appreciate you all -💖Alex

[Grand Canyon NPS @GrandCanyonNPS]

Happy #WorldBeeDay from Grand Canyon National Park. Much of our food supply depends upon the work & survival of bees that pollinate our crops. Help your local bees by growing native plants in your yard or garden. Video shows bee leaving a pink cactus flower, and cacti in bloom.

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Who’s looking for some good news? All 6 of our hives have officially survived the overwintering period!!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Anyone else find some beautiful bees on their walk today? Let’s see em! 🐝

[alex @AlexDombrowskii]

#EarthWeek2020 I challenge everyone who posted about earth day online to go pick up a bag of trash outside and reply to this tweet with a picture of it! (plz wear gloves and be safe). It only took me 15 minutes!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Feeling proud to be in the UB community! Check out UB's new 10 in 10 climate action plan. This is real SYSTEMIC change that will have huge impact #UBClimateAction
https://t.co/MacZVwAhBQ

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Happening now!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Spotting more flowers means spotting more bees!! This cute gal was found outside the UB Anderson Art Gallery

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Another bee friend on a crocus!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

https://t.co/NC1bCk3Cqu

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Keep your eyes open 👀 if you enjoy a nice sunny walk this week and tweet us photos of any pollinators you find!

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

The bees don’t get a break, even during a pandemic! Here is a native bee enjoying what is often the first source of pollen in early spring- crocus flowers.

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

The bees don’t get a break, even during a pandemic! Here is a native bee enjoying what is often the first source of pollen in early spring- crocus flowers.

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

This was inspired by the Wildlife Center of Virginia’s helpful diagram

[UB Bees @UbeesB]

Remember, stay 6ft (approximately 122 bees) away from each other to properly social distance!