Native groundcovers offer an alternative to big swaths of lawn, and can be also used to tuck into any cranny you’ve got, from a tree pit to the edges of a community garden bed. Read Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
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Pollinators
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Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
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Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
Learn about the special relationships that have evolved between plants and insect pollinators, and the threats they face today. Read Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
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Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
Create a habitat for pollinators as well as the amazing array of less beloved, but still important, insects out there. Read Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
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PollinatorsBirds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans. Read All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
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All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
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All About Bugs: Dragonflies
Can you tell a green darner from from a great blue skimmer? Dragonflies of all sorts are out in force this time of year. Read All About Bugs: Dragonflies
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Butterfly Gardening in Fall
Learn how to create a simple, low-maintenance design that will lure monarchs, swallowtails, skippers, and other beneficial insects throughout autumn. Read Butterfly Gardening in Fall
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Native Bees
Honey bees are from Europe. The bee species native to North America are very different. They can be black, brown, or green, and the vast majority are solitary creatures that nest in cavities or soil. They are also important pollinators and could use your help! Read Native Bees
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Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. join the Torrey Botanical Society and Dr. Stephen Buchmann for a free illustrated talk showcasing North American native bee diversity and the threats facing bees and other pollinators. Read Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
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Urban Beekeeping
Urban beekeeping is on the rise in the U.S., powered by such trends as the local food movement and the spread of inner-city community gardens. Read Urban Beekeeping