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Globally, bats are important pollinators in tropical and desert climates. Nectar and fruit eating bats are important pollinators for many edible crops, such as dates or agave.

But in Virginia? We do not have bat species that pollinate. Our native bats are still critical to our ecosystems though--and they help with pest control, feeding on mosquitoes, beetles, moths, and other insects. Our bats just don't act as pollinators!

More on bat pollination: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildflowers/pollinators/who-are-the-pollinators/bats

The heat has made these initial days of summer a bit of slog, all the more reason to tap into a Slow Summer with Three Ships. Our newest mainstay blend "Sweet Virginia" is a call to celebrate the Commonwealth from the Mountains to the Sea. Our mission with Sweet Virginia is to source an approachable coffee for all drinkers and brewing methods. Right now it is a delightfully bright washed process coffee from Colombia.

Be on the lookout for more from our Slow Summer We've got some exciting things planned with great Virginia brands.

Fuel up for the 4th Three Ships. Open on Thursday to power your 4th of July Adventures.

“Ghost” the gentle giant

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