Bee-lieve in Pollinators

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Ever wonder what I mean by “Bee Inspiring?” These three pillars emulate that message! 👇🏻✨

🌎 | BEE Informed about pollinators

🌎 | BEE Involved in community efforts

🌎 | BEE Innovative for the next generation of pollinator stewards

And always remember to Bee, Inspiring. Love Em! ❤️🐝

Miss Emilee Koch
Bee-lieve in Pollinators

Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization
Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Miss Pennsylvania
Miss Pennsylvania's Teen

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Stylish and Sustainable 😎🌎

I just received official swag from The Young Ambassadors! Including a shirt, metal cup, and some stickers to put on my reusable water bottle! 🌿

Currently, I am wrapping up my first project as a Young Ambassador which is a community assessment! I can’t wait to share this with you soon. 🫶🏻

And always remember to Bee, Inspiring. Love Em! ❤️🐝

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

Just bee-cause. Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃🖤🐝

1 out of every 3 bites of food is because of a pollinator - that includes your Halloween candy! 🎃

So today, remember that the world would be a SPOOKY 👻 place without pollinators! 🦇🖤

And always remember to Bee, Inspiring. Love Em! ❤️🐝

Miss Emilee Koch
The Hive of Hope Project

Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization
Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Miss Pennsylvania's Teen

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Our insectivorous bats provide a huge ecological service.

🦇70% of all bats are insectivorous

🦇2023 North American State of the Bats Report Indicates that 52% of Bat Species Across the Continent are at Risk of Severe Population Decline

🦇The other top threats to bats in North America include habitat loss, the bat disease white-nose syndrome (WNS), and mortality from wind turbines.

🦇People working together, from government agencies to bat enthusiasts, are important players to ensure bats have the attention and protections they need to survive and prosper.

🦇Experts believe that as many as 82% of bat species in North America will be impacted by climate change in the next 15 years, especially by severe drought and temperature extremes.

🦇Bats are diverse and beneficial. Bats provide economic benefits to agriculture by consuming insect pests, improving crop yields, and reducing pesticide use.

🦇Bats contribute to forest health, and nectar-feeding bats pollinate plants.

Bats face many challenges today and the conservation landscape is increasingly complex. Together we are striving to create a healthy environment for bats through education, and conservation efforts. Our rehabilitation efforts give hundreds of bats a second chance at flying free each year. We provide sanctuary for those that cannot be released and illustrating how bats are not ugly, vial creatures but instead amazing at their ecological roles, intelligent, gentle and capable of complex social interactions.

Please above all this Bat Appreciation Month, help your local bats. Create sustainable bat habitat, educate others and support bay organizations in your area and throughout the world.

Happy Bat Appreciation month to our favorite mammal 🦇🦇

Awesome combination of 🍦 and 🐝! 🤍

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Don’t BAT an eye at pollinators! ✨🦇🫶🏻

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An event that deserves all the buzz 😏🐝🫶🏻

Awesome news!

Emphasis on the bees!! 🐝❤️

: Cecropia moths are the largest moths in North America with a wingspan of 5 to 7 inches! While many moth species are important pollinators that feed on the nectar of nocturnal plants, adult Cecropia moths actually lack working mouth parts and digestive systems and live only two weeks for the sole purpose of finding a mate and laying eggs.

Even though Cecropia moths aren't pollinators, planting native host trees and plants in your green spaces not only supports this captivating species, but also supports local biodiversity as a whole. By planting trees that support a variety of different insects, including moths, you are also supporting animals that rely on those insects and moths for food, such as birds! A majority of terrestrial birds feed their young with caterpillars that feed on tree foliage, with most of these caterpillars being moth larvae.

Moths are often underappreciated in comparison to other insects, but they are fun to observe because of their amazing diversity, many species are important pollinators of native plants, and they are a crucial food source that other animals depend on for survival. Here's to the moths and all that they do! Happy Moth Week everyone!

We hope everyone had a great ! Check out the Light Pollution Hurts Pollinators brochure created by the NAPPC Lepidoptera Task Force. Learn more about the importance of nocturnal pollinators, such as moths, and how nighttime light pollution is an increasing problem worldwide to important pollinator populations.

We also have a repurposable letter that can be downloaded and sent to your HOA official or elected official about decreasing light pollution to benefit nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats.

Download these resources and learn more about moths and light pollution by visiting the NAPPC Lepidoptera Task Force page on our website at https://www.pollinator.org/lepidoptera.

Are you passionate about bee conservation and eager to make a difference? 🐝

Planet Bee is excited to announce our grant opportunities, providing funding and support for projects that contribute to the protection and well-being of our vital pollinators.

Whether you're an individual, a community group, a school, or an organization, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life and create a lasting impact on bee populations. We are seeking innovative proposals that align with our mission of bee conservation, education, and habitat preservation.

Think about how you can contribute to bee conservation. It could be establishing a community pollinator garden, implementing educational programs in schools, or conducting research on bee health.

Develop a comprehensive project proposal outlining your objectives, strategies, and expected outcomes. Clearly articulate how your project aligns with the mission of the Bee Heroes Grant Opportunity, powered by Farnell, and the specific grant category you are applying for.

Let your creativity and passion guide you. Engage your community, share your knowledge, and work towards creating a bee-friendly world. Monitor and evaluate your project's progress, and don't forget to inspire others to join the cause.

Learn more at https://www.planetbee.org/bee-friendly-grants

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Here’s some fun facts about moths to celebrate these vital pollinators. 🫶🏻 Do you have a favorite moth? Personally, I LOVE the Rosey Maple Moth! They’re pink and yellow, my two favorite colors. 💖

And always remember to Bee, Inspiring. Love Em! ❤️🐝























Miss Lancaster County’s Teen 2023 - Emilee Koch
Miss Emilee Koch

Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization
Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Miss Pennsylvania's Teen

Barbie AND bees? My personal favorite combination! 💕🐝🫶🏻

Pollinator garden update! 🌱✨🌿

It’s been so exciting to see an increase of bees, butterflies, and bugs at our garden that we’ve recently worked on. The plants are starting to get so tall! 🪴🐛

If you need a second opinion, I taught my dad the word “slay.” He said to me, and I quote, “this pollinator garden is totally slaying!” 🤠 Thank you to my family for helping me with the project, and thank you for the words of encouragement, lol.🪲💛

And always remember to Bee, Inspiring. Love Em! ❤️🐝

Miss Lancaster County’s Teen 2023 - Emilee Koch
Miss Emilee Koch

Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization
Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Miss Pennsylvania's Teen

Bee-utiful! 🐝🇺🇸✨

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It's National Pollinator Week! Did you know that pollination of plants by bees is responsible for one out of every three bites we eat?! Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), goldenrod (Solidago), butterfly w**d (Asclepias tuberosa), blazing star (Liatris spicata) and brown-eyed Susan (Rubekia) are just a few examples of plants you can grow in your garden or backyard to attract bees and butterflies.

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