Spotted knapweed: balancing ecological conservation with economic investment
Spotted knapweed, or star thistle, Centaurea maculosa, is an invasive flowering plant that was first observed in Michigan in 1911 [2]. As...
Honey Bees Swarming in Mid Spring
In the spring, walking along the forest edge of a honey bee hive yard, it is not uncommon to see hundreds of bees all clumping together...
Making a living in the Great Lakes region: the importance of picking the right moment
Andrena are a genus of solitary bees commonly called mining bees due to their nesting behaviour. In contrast to the more familiar honey...
