Supporting the Pollinators that Nourish Us
By Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist, The Xerces Society Walking through my neighborhood, I feel a sense of peace when passing homes with flowering plants. Even the tiniest yard is […]
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No Mow May Q&A
This past month Bee City USA encouraged it’s over 250 affiliates to participate in No Mow May, a conservation initiative that encourages people to stop mowing for the month of
The Economics Support Bee Campus USA Certification
Guest blog by Jerrod Penn and Wuyang Hu Since spring 2015, when Southern Oregon University was certified as the first affiliate of Bee Campus USA, the program has rapidly expanded
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Welcome Pollinators to your Lawn with No Mow May
By Molly Martin, with content by Justin Wheeler A lush, green, weed-free lawn has historically been center stage in American landscaping. It tells the whole neighborhood that you are a
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Very Special(ist) Bees and the Flowers They Love
By Dr. Nancy Lee Adamson, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society and USDA NRCS Learning to recognize native bees can seem daunting. Where I live in North Carolina, there are
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Support Pollinator Conservation by Reducing or Eliminating Pesticide Use in Your Community
Across the country, energized community members are partnering with parks, campuses, neighbors, and more to plant flowers and save bees. Creating habitat is vital to reversing pollinator declines, and it’s highly compatible with many public spaces. Just as important as providing flowers is making the commitment to protect pollinators from pesticides. Xerces has a variety of resources to help guide communities as they work to reduce or eliminate pesticide use.
Affiliate Spotlight: Denton, Texas
Guest blog by Sarah Luxton, Katherine Barnett, & Michelle Boerst, Bee City USA – Denton The City of Denton in Texas became certified as a Bee City USA affiliate in 2016.
Affiliate Spotlight: Carlinville, Illinois
Guest blog by Mary Tinder, “Make Carlinville Beautiful”, and Co-Chair Bee City USA, Carlinville Carlinville, Illinois is proud to have earned certification by the Xerces Society as the first Bee City
Affiliate Spotlight: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Guest blog by Dr. Alejandro Fierro, Associate Professor, Committee Co-Chair, Bee Campus USA – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Dr. Julie Mustard, Associate Professor, Committee Member, Bee Campus
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Affiliate Spotlight: Ashland, Oregon
Guest blog by Kristina Lefever, Committee Chair, Bee City USA – Ashland Ashland is proud to be the 5th Bee City USA affiliate in the country, and fortunate to be
