Did you know the University is home to honeybee hives on South Campus?
The hives and honey produced are overseen by the Sustainability Management department. Honeybees were brought to campus in 2020 after associate teaching professors Lisa Olsen-Gugerty and Mary Kiernan in Falk College were awarded a grant. Since then, the University has been a Bee Campus USA affiliate, helping to promote the benefits of pollinators and native plants.
In the past year, the number of hives has grown from six to 10. Honey is typically harvested twice a year—once in the summer and once in the fall. During the winter months, beekeepers work to ensure the honeybees survive by providing food, water and preventing pests.
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