2025.05.06 TSR ~ Teens ~ Appreciate The Bees

Erica Salda hosts a radio show discussing the critical state of bee populations. Nick Weigel, a master beekeeper, reports that commercial beekeepers face 60-70% losses, threatening the agricultural system. He emphasizes the importance of live bee removal over extermination, noting his company's 95% survival rate. Don Sanders shares a Hygge about “Appreciation Being the Well-Spring of Humanity” and his personal experiences with bees and Argentine ants. Dominique Hackett highlights the broader impact on pollinators, noting a 1-2% annual loss has been happening for a long time. The discussion underscores the need for community action, sustainable farming, and support for beekeepers to ensure food security. The show also promotes local businesses and initiatives to support Teens And Bee conservation.

Highlights:

Erica Salda: The passionate "Queen of Teen" who's sounding the alarm on bee extinction. She's turning research into action and inspiring teens to save our planet's tiny superheroes.

Guest Nick Weigel: Master beekeeper and bee rescue superhero who's saving thousands of bees annually. He breaks down the bee crisis and shows why these little pollinators are crucial to our survival. Nick’s company Bee Rescue, who does 700 live bee removals a year. He's fighting to save our pollinators, calling out the bee extinction crisis, and proving that every bee matters - one rescue at a time. Warning: He might just change how you see these tiny-winged heroes forever.

Dominique Hackett: Environmental warrior who drops real talk about how teens can be planet-saving champions. She's got five epic strategies to help bees and transform the world, one wildflower at a time.

Don Sanders: Wisdom-sharing mentor who connects personal stories to bigger life lessons, encouraging teens to find their authentic selves and support each other through challenges.

Sky Ellsworth: Mindfulness guru teaching teens how to tap into their inner power, break free from limiting patterns, and discover their true potential through body-mind connection.