Wyoming Pollen Diaries

-Reading the signs in rabbitbrush signals the changing seasons for a Wyoming beekeeper.

Hey there, fellow nature enthusiast! For years, I’ve been tuned into the rhythmic dance of Mother Nature, noting down everything from bloom dates and pollen availability to the graceful arrivals and departures of migratory birds. It’s like keeping a diary of the great outdoors, you know?

And guess what? I’ve condensed all the beekeeping highlights into a neat little table, organized by weeks. I did my observations in the Wyoming basins, keeping it real below 6000 feet above sea level. The plant names? Well, they’re local lingo, not your usual botanical jargon. When pollen comes in abundance or starts popping up more often, you’ll see it in my table, marked by – x 0.

-Behold, the Wyoming Beekeeping Pollen Chart.

Quick Update

Now, here’s the tea, honey! The chart you’re peeking at is a product of decades of data, way back before climate change really showed its cards. In the last ten years, things have shifted—seasons got warmer, and the land got thirstier. Plants, oh boy, they’re feeling the vibe too. Some decided to flaunt their blooms way earlier, while others stuck to their usual schedule.

Here’s the scoop: I took a break from tracking this wild transformation when life whisked me away to another place. Now that I’m back, it’s like coming home to a whole new scene. Winter coats? Only need them for a few days a year! Crazy, right?

-Cheers, D 🐝🤠