Tag: bees

How the No Mow May environmental movement spread

Good News Notes: “A super green, perfectly manicured lawn has long been the vision of American landscaping. But a growing number of homeowners are letting their lawns evolve into a more nurturing habitat for the whole month of May.  The “No Mow May” movement originated in the UK in 2019, but now includes dozens of participant cities in…

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Popular perennial flowering plants can attract diverse mix of pollinators

Good News Notes: “Popular species of perennial flowering plants vary widely in their attractiveness to pollinators, but homeowners and landscape managers who select certain perennial cultivars can support a diverse community of pollinators in their own backyards, according to a new study from a team of Penn State researchers. Insect pollinators are critical in agriculture…

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Stunning living wall at Maidstone Innovation Centre

Good News Notes: “As part of Big Green Week, which ran from September 18 to 26, Maidstone Innovation Centre has planted a ‘living wall’ that includes more than 10,000 plants. It incorporates a range of species indigenous to the local area, which will bloom all year round, attracting bees and butterflies. The wall covers 90.5 square metres…

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Bees and blossoms: Former Briggs Elementary School students paint murals

Good News Notes: An elementary school in Florence, South Carolina is blooming with new art this year. 2 former students spent the summer creating 2 murals in the halls of their old school. Returning students were treated to a whole new look inside their school.   View the whole story here: https://www.scnow.com/news/pee_dee_weekly/article_baaacf08-d72d-11e9-bb64-13ead7926d2f.html

Bee Right Back

https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/worlds-largest-bee-once-thought-extinct-was-just-discovered-in-indonesia/amp.html