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I had a really nice day yesterday. I worked inside most of the day due to the rain. It was very relaxed and restful.
I also went to a beekeeper's meeting in Rochester. The speaker there talked about alternative pollinators- Bumble Bees, mason bees, leaf cutters, diggers, carpenter bees, sweat bees, etc.
I've always focused my attention on the honeybees and their needs, probabbly because I always have so many hives and its what I am comforable with. It was kind of an eye opener to hear of the synergy that occurs between species. Pollination is more optimal when these species work together.
I know of the struggles that the honeybees have encountered but many of these native solitary species are in danger too. I've decided that I am going to try and establish a few nests for some Mason Bees. I've got some empty coffee canisters that I hated to throw away. I ordered some bamboo sticks and I think I'll try to attract them with a little bee house that way and see what happens.
None of this has anything to do with diet and weight loss but I am so fascinated with bees that I just had to digress. I learned so much from the talk that I just had to share some fo it while it was fresh in my mind.
I am thankful for those folks who work on these environmental issues with the bees.
I'm thankful for folks who are rebuilding bee habitats.
I'm thankful for people that don't use pesticides or who use them very judiciously and try to take a natural approach.
I am thankful for the Xerces Society and the work that they do. Take a look at their website if you have a minute. Bet you'll learn something there!
Blessings to all.
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