The Secret Pollinators
Think honeybees do all the pollinating? Think again!
Secret Pollinator Podcast reveals the secret world of native bees, butterflies, and other tiny heroes that actually do most of the heavy lifting in American gardens and ecosystems.
Spoiler alert: that tomato on your plate was probably pollinated by a native bee, not a honeybee.
Host Kelly from Montana, a Certified Pollinator Steward, is on a mission to make a real difference in the lives of native pollinators through short, mind-blowing episodes about the 4,000+ species of native bees you've never heard of—plus the butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators working overtime in your backyard.
Each episode is packed with fascinating facts and simple actions you can take to support these essential creatures, whether you're in a big city apartment or on a sprawling farm.
Warning: You might become slightly obsessed with spotting bumblebees everywhere you go (Kelly definitely is). When that happens, join the Secret Pollinators Facebook community to share your discoveries and connect with fellow native bee nerds.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2025
The Great Hover Fly Con
They're everywhere in your garden, perfectly disguised as bees. But these master con artists are actually flies - and they might be your garden's best-kept secret! Discover the pollinators hiding in …
The Metallic Marvels - Sweat Bees
Those tiny flashes of emerald and copper zipping through your garden aren't gnats - they're living jewels! Meet the metallic sweat bees that sparkle like flying gemstones and yes, some of them think …
The Night Shift Conspiracy - Moths
While you're inside binge-watching Netflix, there's an entire crew of pollinators working the night shift in your garden. This week, we uncover the conspiracy you sleep through every single night - a…
The Squash Bee Smackdown
Meet the underground champions you've never heard of: Squash Bees! These native specialists have been perfectly pollinating our pumpkins for 10,000 years. Find out how they stack up against honeybe…
The Leafcutter Bee Vandals
The garden mystery that's been hiding in plain sight: Who's been cutting perfect semicircles out of your plants?
Those mysterious leaf cuts aren't pest damage - they're pollinator craft projects. Disc…
Underground Heros - Mining Bees
Those mysterious holes in your lawn are evidence of an underground pollinator civilization! Discover the mining bees who've been building tiny cities beneath your feet and pollinating fruit trees wit…
The Tomato Conspiracy
The fun podcast revealing secret pollinator heroes who are really feeding America. Spoiler: It's not honeybees - but we do love honey!
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