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Foods bees pollinate

Bees pollinate over 130 fruits and vegetables, and a variety of seeds, nuts, and plants. Find out more about the foods bees pollinate. Read More

Why are bees dying? Pollinators need your help before it’s too late

The latest honeybee numbers are dire. 44% of bee colonies in the US were lost last year, and summer losses were the highest ever recorded. Help protect pollinators. Read More

The human cost of a perfect lawn

Every year, 80 million pounds of pesticides are used on U.S. lawns to maintain attractive, lush greenery. In many cities across the country, Latinx immigrant workers are the primary labor force responsible for lawn care. Read More

Reasons Why Bees Are Dying

Explore the main four reasons why bees are dying and how you can help save our vital pollinators. Read More

Meijer, Target and Dollar Tree release new policies to help save the bees from toxic pesticides

Some food retailers are paying attention and beginning to step up to address the routine and unnecessary use of toxic pesticides in their supply chains. Read More

Save the Bees

The sad fact is that many pollinators are disappearing before our eyes -- especially honeybees and bumble bees. Why are bees dying? Read More

Why are Bees Important?

Bees and other pollinators are vital to the food we need to survive. As a keystone species, their importance cannot be overlooked. Read More

Science and public polling make it clear: New York must restrict bee-killing neonicotinoids

Contact your elected officials to support S699A, in order to protect the health of the environment, pollinators, and New Yorkers. Read More

Are bees endangered? Help save our pollinators from extinction

The Western Bumblebee is facing rapid population declines. Their situation is urgent. Help avert the extinction of these essential creatures. Read More

Only 29,000 western monarch butterflies were found in California this year – down from millions.

The numbers are in. Only 29,000 western monarch butterflies were found in California this year – down from millions. Help Friends of the Earth protect pollinators. Read More