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Hive Basics

  • Post author:pnwsalmoncenter.org
  • Post published:June 28, 2021
  • Post category:Beekeeping/Hive Basics
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Worker Bees The majority of honey bees you’ll find in the hive are female worker bees. The job of a worker bee depends on their age. The first 3 weeks…

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Native Plants

  • Post author:pnwsalmoncenter.org
  • Post published:June 28, 2021
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Pollinators such as honey bees have a beneficial relationship with native plants!  When we increase a pollinator’s access to flowers - and pollen and nectar - we increase their populations. …

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Pests and Diseases

  • Post author:pnwsalmoncenter.org
  • Post published:June 28, 2021
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pests I. Varroa Mites Varroa mites only reproduce in honey bee hives. They attack honey bees in all stages of their life cycle, eating their body fat and spreading viruses.…

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Winter on the Farm

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  • Post published:February 2, 2021
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by Heather Hamilton When winter arrives, with its lush monochrome nets cast over the sky, there is stillness and waiting between our garden rows. I see little change save the…

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Happy Anniversary from Congressman Derek Kilmer

  • Post author:pnwsalmoncenter.org
  • Post published:December 11, 2020
  • Post category:HCSEG 30th Anniversary
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Derek Kilmer serves as the United States Representative of Washington’s 6th Congressional District and is a long time supporter of HCSEG and our environmental impact in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks…

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Salmon Keystone Species Coloring Pages

  • Post author:pnwsalmoncenter.org
  • Post published:December 11, 2020
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In celebration of our 30th Anniversary we are honoring salmon as a keystone species! Download one of the beautiful coloring pages designed by HCSEG Design and Marketing Associate, Joanne Tejeda…

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The Big River People

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  • Post published:November 30, 2020
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For our 30th anniversary, we are celebrating by honoring the Skokomish tribe, who are original stewards of the land where we are conducting salmon research, restoration and education. Salmon are…

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Read more about the article Al Adams and the Salmon Hall of Fame

Al Adams and the Salmon Hall of Fame

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  • Post published:November 12, 2020
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by Cathy Adams Taylor “I can’t believe Al Adams is here! I went over to greet him, but I don’t think he remembered me. He seems so cordial, so pleasant,”…

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Read more about the article Fall on the Farm: October 2020

Fall on the Farm: October 2020

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  • Post published:October 19, 2020
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by Heather Hamilton  Smoke settling across the hills. Cold feet in the morning. Sun-saturated tomatoes heavy on the vine. Dew gathered on rich green kale leaves. Bees seeking the last…

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Pollinators

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  • Post published:September 23, 2020
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I. What is Pollination? Pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another so that the plants can reproduce. Rain, wind, and animals can help transfer pollen, but…

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