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.
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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.
