In this episode of The Bee's Knees, we take a virtual journey to Mexico to explore the world of the melipona, a stingless honey bee essential for pollinating the Yucatan rainforest. Join us as Rebecca Robertson, founding director of the Mayan Melipona Bee Sanctuary, shares her captivating story of conservation, culture, and community. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2107464/open_sms">What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!</a>Thanks for listening! Visit our <a href='https://thebeesknees.website/'>website </a>to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our <a href='https://thebeesknees.website/native-bee-newsletter/'>newsletter</a>.

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Guardians of the Stingless Bees: Exploring the Mission to Sustain Melipona Bee Populations

Bees are intelligent, compassionate creatures responsible for 90% of the world’s food. They contribute to sustainable farming, biodiversity, environmental protection, and more. Listen in to learn about the wonderful world of native bees and how you can nurture the literal busy bees of Mother Nature.