62. Bee-ing the Change for Detroit with Nicole Lindsey & Timothy Paule

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**This episode first aired in June 2021. You can find the updated clip from Timothy and Nicole at 30:35**

Did you know that most of the food crops we eat are reliant on pollinators to reproduce? Fruits, vegetables, nuts, even the food fed to cattle, sheep, and pigs, need pollinators such as bees. Unfortunately, there have been staggering declines in bee population numbers over the past couple of decades that have the potential for disastrous consequences. Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey saw an opportunity in this crisis to make a two-fold impact. They created Detroit Hives which not only works to protect these vital animals but also to revitalize the city they call home.

Highlights

What's happening to bees and why is this actually not an issue in Detroit?How is Detroit Hives protecting bees and helping communities?How do you convince city developers to consider pollinators in their plans? And city residents to accept them?Why must we protect all bees, not just the honeybee?

What YOU Can Do

Plant a bee-friendly garden. Your local plant nursery could help inform you as to what are the best native flowers to have. Even a flower box outside of your apartment window is effective.Provide a water source (a shallow dish with small rocks above the waterline)Use little to no chemicals on your lawn and garden.If you have a swarm at your home, call a local beekeeper to safely take care of it instead of an exterminator.Volunteering with an eco-oriented organization or beekeeper.Have a honeybee hive mindset in that everyone does their own specialized part in bettering the world.Help support Detroit Hives through a donation or purchasing some of their products.Engage with them on socialIf you liked this episode and want to learn more on how you can make your lawn pollinator-friendly, check out Episode 26 with Dave Mizejewski.

Resources

Detroit Hives WebsiteInstagramFacebookBee City USAXerces Society

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