Teenage beekeeper in New York buzzes about native species

By: Student Reporting Labs

Outlets: PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 109

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

This week on the On Our Minds Roadtrip, hosts Zack and Helena take us to the city that never sleeps.

Jess, the president of her university’s beekeeping club, walks us through what it means to be a young beekeeper in New York City.

She shares that New York City’s diversity doesn't stop at just people and culture. The city is home to over 200 species of bees.

Special thanks to K.U.T., Jake Perlman, and W.E.T.A. as …

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