The Walled Garden at Caumsett State Park
I came to Caumsett State Park for a 5K summer run, but it was the Walled Garden—with its towering Russian sage, busy honey bees, and remarkable brick wall—that stole the evening.
Category Field Notes
Seasonal observations, honeybee encounters, bee-friendly backyards, and reflections from life around the hive.
The Dirt Beneath Our Feet
A watermelon rind, a shovel, and a backyard with lifeless soil led to an unexpected Fourth of July reflection about earthworms, healthy gardens, and the dirt beneath our feet.
Rabbit Candy and More: The Grow With Me Project Progress
I encouraged everyone to grow with me this spring. What I didn't expect was that I'd be the one breaking all the rules. From squirrel disasters to rabbit candy, here's a June update from my own patio garden.
Do Bees Fly in the Rain?
Do bees fly in the rain? When a summer 5K was canceled due to storms, I looked to my backyard honey bees for the answer and set out on a rainy run of my own.
What a 10K at Sunken Meadow Taught Me About Bee Memory
A windy evening at Sunken Meadow State Park led to an unexpected question: how do honey bees remember their way home? From orientation flights to flower schedules, the answer is remarkable.
The Magic of Scent
The summer run series at Heckscher State Park became a fragrant reminder of how honey bees use scent to find flowers, navigate their world, and remember where food can be found.
The NYS Parks Summer Run Series With a Beekeeper
Running shoes, state parks, and a beekeeper who can't stop looking at plants. Run along with The Queen Bee.
A Walk With a Beekeeper: Bees at the Beach
Follow a spring run through Welwyn Preserve, where a beekeeper discovers honeysuckle, Rugosa roses, black locust blossoms, and an unexpected gathering of honey bees along the shores of the Long Island Sound.
A Walk With a Beekeeper: Tulip Tree Nectar and Rain Delays
A rainy Memorial Day walk through the Tulip Tree Trail at the Nassau County Museum of Art leads to reflections on black locust nectar, tulip poplars, and the bees waiting for warmer days to return.
A Walk With A Beekeeper: Pollinators and Coastal Public Spaces
A cool gray walk along Shore Road became a meditation on shoreline landscapes, pollinators, public space, and what it means to care for the places we share.