Beekeepers lost more than half of their managed colonies last year. This is driven by climate stress, habitat loss, pests, and poor nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Hollee Freeman talks with Virginia’s State Apiarist Keith Tignor about what’s really happening to honeybees in the wild, and how you can help them survive. From planting native flowers in containers in your yard, to letting clover and dandelions bloom, even small spaces can become bee-approved neighborhoods. Learn how to plant with purpose! The full series of Bee Thoughtful with Dr. Hollee Freeman is up and available to stream on the VPM Spark YouTube channel! Bee Thoughtful with Dr. Hollee Freeman is a production of 19RED, presented in partnership with VPM. #BeeApproved #PollinatorFriendly #NativePlants #PlantWithPurpose #SaveTheBees