For the first time in the United States, a species of bumblebee is endangered.

The rusty patched bumblebee which was once a common sight, has declined eighty seven percent in the past 20 years.

Linda Rizzard with the Tennessee Beekeepers Association keeps honey bees, which are in danger of being being put on the endangered list.

Honey bees are incredibly important. 2/3 of the food you eat is either directly or indirectly pollinated by honey bees.

How can you help? Let dandelions and wild flowers grow in your yard.

Plant flowers or fruit trees in your yard. Never spray your yard for weeds during the day. Honey bees will think the toxic spray is water and they'll bring it back to the bee hive.