How Alaskans can help native bees thrive

By: Timothy Bundy

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 619

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago


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On a bright June morning in Soldotna, a homeowner steps into the yard with a cup of coffee and notices a bumblebee working its way across a patch of blooming chives. It’s a small moment, but one that reflects a larger truth: the choices Alaskans make in their gardens, on their land and in their communities can have a meaningful impact on the state’s native bees.

Alaska is home to more than a hundred species …

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