Hive Basics
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…
Native Plants
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. …
Pests and Diseases
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.…
Winter on the Farm
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…
Happy Anniversary from Congressman Derek Kilmer
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
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…
The Big River People
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…
Al Adams and the Salmon Hall of Fame
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,”…
Fall on the Farm: October 2020
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…
Pollinators
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…