Mason Bees: Unsung Heroes of the Orchards

Teaching youth about the critical role pollinators play in our food production can lead to learning more about sustainability and stewardship.

Bumblebee on Common Milkweed in my Wisconsin yard. © Carol Labuzzetta, 2022.

Several years ago, I taught a unit on bees for an elementary-aged school garden club lesson. Bees are extremely important pollinators! One of every three…