At BeeTopia, travelers can pull on a veil, approach a working hive and taste the landscape from a beekeeper’s point of view. I used to believe all honey was created equal and that bees were something to run away from. Then I booked a tour of Savannah Bee Company’s new BeeTopia experience. The tour begins…
By Charlie Vanden Heuvel
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
Free from our Home and Garden publication: Honey Bee colonies have seen an increase in losses over the past few years. Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals have taken the cry to a crescendo level. To place some perspective to this news, the USDA conducts an annual survey of commercial operation, finding that the number of colonies has not declined.
By Charlie Vanden Heuvel
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
Honey bee colony losses are reported by several differing organizations both nationally and regionally. The USDA identifies the number of active colonies annually. The ‘over wintering’ hive losses for 2024/2025 were reported to be 62%.
By Charlie Vanden Heuvel
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
Free: This story appeared in Columbia Gorge News' June 24 Home and Garden section.
Of late there is a growing conversation concerning Native Bees versus the European Honey Bee. In order to arrive at an appreciation of these two differing segments of the insect world, one must delve into the behavior of each.
Public Information Officer Amie Ell, City of The Dalles
Updated
Free news: The City of The Dalles has partnered with DocuPet to offer residents a modern licensing system designed to protect pets and bring them home safely if they go missing.
