BOISE, Idaho — Did you know that nearly 1/3 of our food supply is a direct result of pollination by bees and other insects, even birds? Not just fruits and vegetables, but other crops life alfalfa and ...

Gardens can be really beautiful places, full of color and interest, that bring peace and joy to those who tend and visit them. But, gardens can also serve purposes far beyond their beauty. Gardens can ...

Pollinator Week is going on now, so it's a perfect time to write about the important work of bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and others. You may have read news reports about declining ...

This week is National Pollinator Week, which aims to increase our awareness of the importance of pollinators in our lives, and to help more of us protect and support their populations by providing ...

Imagine a world where coffee, strawberries, and even chocolate are in short supply. Sounds grim, right? Well, that’s the kind of future we could face if we don’t protect the pollinators – like bees, ...

The Pollinator Partnership has designated June 21-27 as Pollinator Week. According to this organization, pollinators — including bees, butterflies, birds, bats and beetles — are responsible for one ...

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"Educators, artists, and lovers of nature alike, I would like to invite you to partake in this lesson plan as a fun activity that brings awareness to our biodiversity and the presence of native ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 10, 2023) Pollinator losses are responsible for reducing the global production of nuts, fruits, and vegetables by 3-5%, and this loss of healthy, nutrient-dense food is ...

Without bees we may have to say goodbye to food such as apples, almonds, oranges and avocados. World Bee Day! There are over 20,000 species of bees. As pollinators, bees play a vital part in the ...