For our state’s busiest insect, one man’s legacy is a sweet reminder of all the honeybee can do.
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6 Sweet Honeybee Events
From festivals to 5Ks, don’t miss the chance to celebrate our state’s iconic pollinator.
North Carolina’s Official State Symbols
Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection.
Lessons from the Hive
A former hairstylist in Forsyth County turned to beekeeping and agriculture to help children learn about the beauty and wonder of nature.
In Search of State Symbols in Weymouth Woods
In a nature preserve in the heart of the Sandhills, many of North Carolina’s official state animals live in abundant harmony among the pines. Actually finding them, however, is another story.
Praise for Pollinators
Small wings can make a big difference! Birds, butterflies, beetles, and bees carry pollen from plant to plant, populating our state with colorful flowers and fruit trees.
