Much information has been shared about the plight of bees and pollinators in recent years. The Midwest was once home to a large population of rusty batch bumble bees but are now considered endangered.
Photo Kim Mitchell; USFWS
The bees were recently spotted in Burnsville in a prairie conservation area showing that efforts to create more native habitat for pollinators is paying off! Learn how to spot these bees and to report your sightings by visiting the U of M Bee Lab.