Story about a bee named Betty Beep that is confused by all the landscaped lawns. Wide expanses of green with no diversity of flowers. All the different flowers are separated. She finds a lawn that is covered in diverse wildflowers and is thrilled to tell all her friends. 
Sidenote: This story is related to the TEKS 5.12.C The student is expected to describe a healthy ecosystem and how human activities can be beneficial or harmful to an ecosystem.


Betty Beep 

Betty Beep hovering anxiously over a vast green lawn with no flowers in sight

Betty Beep buzzed anxiously over a vast green lawn. 'Where are all the flowers?' she wondered, hovering in confusion. The perfectly trimmed grass stretched endlessly with not a bloom in sight. Betty's wings drooped as her empty pollen baskets reminded her of her unsuccessful morning.

The Confused Bee

Betty Beep with Bella Bloom, Benny Buzz, and Boris Bumble in the hive. Boris rubbing his fuzzy head

Back at the hive, Betty found her friends Bella Bloom, Benny Buzz, and Boris Bumble. 'I can't find enough flowers for our honey!' Betty exclaimed. Bella nodded sympathetically while Benny buzzed with worry. 'I crashed into three sprinklers today,' admitted clumsy Boris, rubbing his fuzzy head.

Friends in Need

Betty Beep, Bella Bloom, Benny Buzz, and Boris Bumble exploring a garden with flowers separated by color and type

The next day, the four bees explored the neighborhood together. They found strange gardens with flowers all separated by color and type. 'These humans organize flowers like honey jars,' observed Benny. Betty noticed how quickly they collected all available pollen from each isolated flower patch.

The Strange Gardens

Excited Boris Bumble calling his friends to a new discovery, a hint of colorful flowers in the distance

Boris accidentally veered off course during their search. 'Everyone, come quick!' he called excitedly after his detour. The clumsy bee had stumbled upon something wonderful by mistake. His friends raced over, wondering what Boris had found.

Boris Makes a Discovery

Bella Bloom, Betty Beep, and Benny Buzz in awe at a yard bursting with colorful wildflowers

Before them lay a magnificent yard bursting with colorful wildflowers of all shapes and sizes. 'It's beautiful!' gasped Bella, her eyes wide with delight. Flowers bloomed everywhere in a natural, unplanned pattern. Betty felt her heart soar at the sight of such abundant diversity.

Wildflower Wonder

Betty Beep, Benny Buzz, and Boris Bumble collecting pollen from various colorful wildflowers

The bees darted from bloom to bloom, collecting more pollen than they could carry. 'These flowers bloom at different times,' Betty noticed happily. 'Some are just starting while others are finishing,' added Benny. Boris performed a little dance of joy between the swaying stems.

Pollen Paradise

A young girl, Emma, smiling at bees from her window, a colorful wildflower meadow outside

A young girl watched the bees from her window, smiling at their busy work. 'Dad, the bees love our wildflower meadow!' she called excitedly. Her father nodded proudly at their natural garden. Betty realized humans had created this wonderful place on purpose.

The Kind Family

A father explaining to his daughter about healthy ecosystems, wildflowers and bees visible outside the window

Betty listened as the father explained to his daughter about healthy ecosystems. 'The wildflowers support bees, butterflies, and many other creatures,' he said. 'And those creatures help the flowers grow through pollination.' Betty understood now why this garden felt so alive compared to the plain lawns.

Learning About Ecosystems

Betty Beep excitedly announcing her discovery to the bee colony inside the hive

Betty rushed back to the hive, buzzing with excitement. 'I've found the most amazing place!' she announced to the colony. The other bees gathered around to hear her discovery. Betty explained how the wildflower meadow supported so many more bees than the manicured lawns.

Spreading the News

The queen bee holding a special meeting in the hive, with Bella Bloom, Boris Bumble, and Benny Buzz listening

The queen called a special meeting to discuss Betty's discovery. 'We need more places like this wildflower meadow,' declared the queen. Bella suggested they help spread wildflower seeds to empty patches of land. Boris and Benny buzzed in agreement with the clever plan.

A Bee Meeting

Bees carrying wildflower seeds on their fuzzy bodies, flying over a garden with colorful flowers

The bees began carrying wildflower seeds on their fuzzy bodies as they flew. They visited the kind family's garden and collected seeds from ripe flowers. Betty led her friends to drop seeds in bare patches of earth around the neighborhood. Slowly, new wildflowers began to sprout in unexpected places.

Seeds of Change

Betty Beep and her friends dancing among blooming wildflowers in various gardens

By summer's end, small patches of wildflowers brightened many yards. More families began planting diverse gardens after seeing the beautiful blooms. 'We helped change our ecosystem,' Betty told her friends proudly. The bees danced together among the flowers, celebrating their thriving community in a healthier environment.