The rapid decline of bee populations in North America not only reflects a changing climate and reduces our chance of being stung — it has an impact on our food supply.
As officials at Clark College work to establish the Vancouver college as a Bee Campus, we are reminded of the vast role that bees play in our ecosystem — pollinating not only wildflowers but fruits and vegetables.
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