Of the many ecological crises our planet is facing, steep declines of insect populations is one of the least noticed. Worldwide, up to 40% of pollinator species may be at risk of extinction in the coming years. In North America alone more than a quarter of bumble bee species are in decline. The State of the Butterflies report…

During this hot, dry summer, you’ve probably been watering your plants more than you would like, watching them die, or some combination of both. If you have plants that are native to our area, they should be struggling less than plants adapted to other climates, but even native plants can experience stress during unusually hot and dry conditions….

Columbia Green shared info at the SCPHA preconference

What’s Blooming for Early Emerging Pollinators?

Bee the change you wish to see…