On a local level, there are some efforts to save the bees and bring awareness to the harmful pesticides that are used, and most people in Kansas are doing what they can to try and save the bees, because no matter how small their contribution is every bit helps. Near campus, there is a store called The Bee Store that exclusively sells fresh, natural bee products. The honey it sells comes from the Douglas County hives, and also sells items that can help potential bee keepers start their own beehive, as well as offer classes on how to safety and effectively manage a beehive. The declining bee population was brought to the attention of a couple living in Kansas City, and they decided they wanted to do something about it. They decided to buy 80
