Black and white image of a man wearing bee netting standing beside a beehive on a post

Bees are the world’s greatest pollinators and contribute to 1/3 of the food we consume. Without them, plants could not grow and fruit could not rip-en. They play a vital role in the entire ecosystem as they pollinate flower plants. In return, these plants feed all kinds of animals and insects. Learn the history of bee-keeping in Montana.

Exhibited at the Western Heritage Center during Summer 2020