8 Pesticide Myths Every Gardener Should Know
By Emily May on 23. August 2023 Have you ever turned to advice from online gardening forums about damage on your garden plants? Chances are, you’ve encountered one of these […]
Affiliate Spotlight: Prairies and Parades in Council Bluffs, IA
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
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Moving Lawns beyond No Mow May
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
States Make Way For Pesticide Reforms
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
Moths Are Cool Too!
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
Affiliate Spotlight: Moth Nights and Demonstration Gardens in Arlington, TX
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
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Growing Communities: Bee City USA & Bee Campus USA 2022 Annual Affiliate Report
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
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New Legislation Would Establish USDA Label for Pollinator-Safe Plants
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 Supports Bee Campus USA at UCLA
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
These Bee-Safe Communities Are Welcoming Back Pollinators
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
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