Myrmecochory: How Ants Shape Plant Communities
By Julie Michaelson While touring a friend’s garden this spring, we noted some of the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) she planted had strayed far from its intended location. What used to […]
Affiliate Spotlight: Weed Pulls, Moth Nights & Buffer Balls in Carrboro, NC
Author: Laura Janway, Environmental Sustainability CoordinatorBee City USA Affiliate: Carrboro, NCUSDA Plant Zone: 8a My top 5 native pollinator plants: Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) Bearded beggarticks (Bidens aristosa) Milkweed (Asclepias spp.)
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Connecting and Blooming: Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA 2023 Annual Report
Dear Friends,This year, I have the honor of it being my third year managing Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA (and my tenth with the Xerces Society!). Each year,
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To Protect Pollinators, We Need To Fight Light Pollution
By Kaitlin Haase When we think of how to protect pollinators, it’s easy to focus on the ones we see: species of bees, butterflies, and other bugs that are, just
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Mosquito Management At Home
By Aaron Anderson Summer is here, and with the warming temperatures comes the drone of mosquitoes in our parks and yards. You might also start seeing mosquito treatments being advertised
The Buzz Behind Bee City USA: Phyllis Stiles And Pollinator Conservation
By Melissa Manuel In the world of pollinator conservation, Phyllis Stiles, of Asheville, North Carolina, is a name that resonates with passion, dedication, and tangible change. As the founder of Bee
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They Go With Everything: Even A Small Patch Of Native Wildflowers Makes A Difference
By Jennifer Hopwood As plants begin to push through the soil in earnest, and trees and shrubs begin to bloom and leaf out, I am always inspired to think about
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Clear Space For Bees: Why Pollinators In Your Yard Need Access To Bare Ground
By Sebastian Echeverri When creating a garden or yard that supports pollinators, one instinct might be to fill every patch of ground with as many plants as possible. But doing
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If You’re Thirsty, They’re Thirsty: Make A Simple Water Source To Support Pollinators
By Deborah Seiler Water sources are crucial for every habitat Everyone needs water! This includes our favorite animals. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.) are familiar visitors to
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Affiliate Spotlight: Bee City USA – Pinellas County, FL Takes Flight
Authors:Liz Childress, Education and Outreach Supervisor, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History CenterJames Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center Bee City USA Affiliate: Pinellas
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