Joining the fight in saving our local pollinators, the Polo Club Boca Raton helps honey bees survive by setting up several colonies near the canal that separate the community from the Polo Shoppes. Not only are the residents able to enjoy fresh honey but the honey bees pollinate everything within approximately two miles away (sometimes as far as six!), which is important for the local environment, meaning the bees are here to stay at the popular Boca Raton country club. Importance of Honey Bees Did you know that honey bees have been around for millions of years? Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are recognized as a vital member of our environment. They pollinate flowers, which in turn is vital for the production fruits and vegetables we consume. Bees are absolutely necessary for the survival of humans. Even the crops fed to our livestock are pollinated by these little buzzing insects. The hives were set up in March 2017, hidden away in a quiet section, allowing the bee...