Authors: Theresa DeWitt, Youth Assistant, Council Bluffs Public Library; and Ashley Kruse, Communications & Events Manager, City of Council BluffsBee City: Council Bluffs, IowaUSDA Plant Zone: 5bFun fact: Council Bluffs …
Affiliate Spotlight: Prairies and Parades in Council Bluffs, IA Read More »
By Matthew Shepherd The lush green lawn has its roots in Europe, as a status symbol for Middle Age aristocrats: If you could have a garden that required considerable resources …
By Rosemary Malfi From cherished pollinator species to dung beetles (the unsung heroes of decomposition), insects are in decline. Pesticide overuse is one of several leading causes. But there is …
By Justin Wheeler Given their muted colors, erroneous reputation as pests, and the nocturnal nature of many species, most people fail to take notice of moths — let alone celebrate …
Author: Melissa Walker, Stormwater Education Specialist, Texas Master Naturalist and Arlington Bee City Coordinator.Bee City Affiliate: Arlington, TXUSDA Plant Zone: 8aMy top 5 Native Pollinator Plants: Milkweed Mealy Blue Sage …
Affiliate Spotlight: Moth Nights and Demonstration Gardens in Arlington, TX Read More »
2022 was another notable year for Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA. We celebrated our 10-year anniversary, debuted new logos, and added almost 50 new affiliates to grow the …
Growing Communities: Bee City USA & Bee Campus USA 2022 Annual Affiliate Report Read More »
PORTLAND, Ore., Jun. 27, 2023 — On Friday, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced new legislation that would create a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, modeled after the Organic Foods Production Act that …
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Torrance Scout Bruce McCallum and Troop 966 have paired with University of California, Los Angeles’s (UCLA) current landscaping plan, to increase native species on campus: to support local pollinators, to …
This article originally appeared in the Xerces Society blog on June 23, 2023. By Aaron Anderson Throughout Pollinator Week, we’ve learned how to keep bees, butterflies, and other beneficial …
These Bee-Safe Communities Are Welcoming Back Pollinators Read More »
Author: Alison (Ali) Sloop, Stormwater Compliance SpecialistBee Campus Affiliate: James Madison University in Virginia. Affiliate since 2019USDA Plant Zone: 6bOur Top 5 Virginia Native Pollinator Plants: Rough-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) …
Affiliate Spotlight: Solar Arrays and Pollinator Meadows at James Madison University Read More »
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