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Discover the vital world of pollinators and how you can help protect them.

Think you know bees? Think again.

Bees come in every color - blue, red, metallic green. Some are tiny like grains of sand; others could fill your palm. And while there are over 20,000 bee species, only 12 are honey bees.

Wild bees are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. They pollinate 75% of the crops that feed us - and they do it better than honey bees alone.

But, pollination is a team effort.

From moonlit moths to hoverflies disguised as bees, a whole cast of heroes keeps nature in motion.

Honeybee

(Apini)

Nature’s tiny overachievers—pollinating flowers and crafting golden honey while helping ecosystems thrive.

Pipevine Swallowtail

(Battus philenor)

A dazzling butterfly and loyal pollinator drawn to fragrant blooms and wild gardens.

Carpenter Bee

(Xylocopa valga)

Big, bold, and a little buzzy—this bee builds homes in wood and spreads pollen with power.

Hummingbirds

(Trochilidae)

Tiny, fast, and full of flair - hummingbirds hover like magic as they sip nectar and spread pollen with every wingbeat.

Ashy Mining Bee

(Andrena cineraria)

With its fluffy silver coat and love for spring blooms, this ground-dwelling bee is a gentle solo worker that keeps gardens growing.

Cuckoo wasp

(Stilbum cyanurum)

The cuckoo wasp may not play by the rules, but it still helps flowers flourish.

Lesser long-nosed bat

(Stilbum cyanurum)

This nectar-loving bat flits from cactus to bloom under the stars, pollinating desert plants while the world sleeps.

Stingless bee

(Trigona spinipes)

Tiny but mighty, these bees don’t sting - but they sure do bring the buzz! Found in warm climates, they’re masters of pollination and makers of tangy honey.

Great yellow bumblebee

(Bombus distinguendus)

This bee once thrived in meadows across Europe but now needs our help. Its gentle hum keeps wildflowers blooming.

Long-horned bee

(Melissodes tepanaca)

With its fuzzy body and impressively long antennae, this bee is a sunflower superfan. A speedy solo flyer, it’s all about hard work and golden hour pollination.

The night shift pollinators behind tequila.

Every bottle of mezcal and tequila owes its existence to a small, nocturnal hero—the lesser long-nosed bat.

As these bats travel through desert landscapes, they feed on the nectar of blooming agave plants, spreading pollen from flower to flower. This nighttime pollination ensures the next generation of agaves can grow, sustaining both ecosystems and traditions.

The tiny heroes behind your chocolate fix.

Next time you enjoy a bite of chocolate, thank a tiny fly.

The delicate flowers of the cacao tree can only be pollinated by small midges—tiny relatives of flies—that are just the right size to navigate their intricate blooms.

Without these miniature pollinators, cacao trees wouldn’t produce the beans that become chocolate.

Photo: Samantha J. Forbes

Pollinators give us more than honey — they give us life.

Take a closer look at just how much they do.

75%
of our food crops - everything from fruits to nuts.
80%
of all flowering plants - helping keep forests, fields, and gardens alive.
$235+ billion
global impact- fueling economies and securing food systems.
$150+ billion
in annual agricultural impact - turning blossoms into abundance worldwide.

See the Bigger Picture

And yet – they’re disappearing.

Habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease are pushing pollinators into crisis.

We’re not just losing insects.

We’re losing the living systems that feed, shelter, and sustain us.

Wild bees don’t need perfection. They need people.

Whether you’ve got a balcony box or a backyard, your garden can become a haven for wild bees. In urban areas, private gardens provide 85% of nectar. That means gardeners are frontline defenders in the fight to save pollinators.

Plant for Pollinators
Wildflowers, native plants, or flowering herbs—even in a window box.
Build Bee Habitats
Install a bee hotel. Leave bare soil. Drill small holes in untreated wood.
Ditch harmful chemicals
Avoid pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides – including natural ones like Bacillus thurinigensis (Bt) and especially neonicotinoids – that can harm pollinators. Opt for organic methods, natural pest control, and pollinator-safe products instead.