Pollination Courses and Certifications

Society for Experimental Biology

How and Why Do Bees Buzz - Implications for Buzz Pollination by Mario Vallejo Marín

Explore the fascinating world of bee buzzing and its crucial role in buzz pollination, uncovering the mechanisms and ecological significance of this unique behavior.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CEC;  Islamia College

Embryology of Angiosperms

Explore angiosperm reproduction, from flower formation to seed dispersal. Learn about gametophyte development, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, and seed dormancy in flowering plants.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

Plant Science - An Introduction to Botany

2 reviews

Explore the fascinating world of flowering plants, their rapid evolution, dominance, and classification. Learn about plant taxonomy, anatomy, and the role of flowers in reproduction and ecosystem interactions.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Why Bees Are Disappearing

Explore the alarming decline of honeybee colonies, its four main causes, and the broader implications for our ecosystem and food supply in this eye-opening talk by entomologist Marla Spivak.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED-Ed

The Beautiful Tricks of Flowers

Explore the fascinating world of flowering plants and their ingenious strategies to attract pollinators, from UV patterns to elaborate traps and insect mimicry.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

David Burns

Beekeeping Inspection Tips for Late Summer Colony Evaluation

Master essential late-summer beekeeping inspection techniques to evaluate colony health, identify necessary adjustments, and prepare your hives for the upcoming winter season.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

Choosing the Best Honey Bee Breeds for Beekeeping - Beekeeping 101

Discover the key characteristics of different honey bee breeds and make an informed choice for your beekeeping journey, with expert insights on selecting the best variety for your climate and goals.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

Next Steps for Second Year Beekeepers - Spring Management and Hive Reversals

Discover advanced beekeeping techniques for second-year apiarists, covering hive management, box reversal timing, spring preparation, and essential maintenance strategies for successful colony growth.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Are Dead - Beekeeping 101

Discover the alarming loss of 1.1 million honey bee colonies and learn essential beekeeping fundamentals to help protect these vital pollinators.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Entomological Society of America

Charles Darwin's Contributions to Entomology

1 review

Explore Darwin's significant but often overlooked contributions to entomology, including his extensive use of insect examples in evolutionary theory and his impact on entomological research.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mutualistic Networks: Moving Towards a Predictive Theory

Explore predictive theories for plant-pollinator networks, including foraging preferences, invasion impacts, and drought responses. Brief insight into integrating human dynamics in ecological food-web models for fisheries.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

10,000 Hives, One Man, and a Lot of Bees - High Tech Beekeeping at Scale

Discover how Scott Barnes manages 10,000 hives across three states using cutting-edge beekeeping technology and Nectar software to revolutionize commercial pollination operations.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

Commercial Bee Transportation - How Female Truckers Move 20 Million Bees Across America

Discover the vital world of bee trucking as a female driver transports 20 million bees across America, ensuring crop pollination and food security through dangerous cross-country hauls.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

Why Beekeepers Are Divided Over ELAP and What's Really at Stake

Explore the heated debate over ELAP funding in beekeeping, examining threats from mites, climate change, and corporate monopolization that could reshape the industry's future.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

The Hidden Reason Your Food Is Getting So Expensive

Uncover the hidden agricultural factors driving grocery prices up beyond inflation, from bee losses and pollination costs to chemical impacts and corporate control of food systems.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video