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DIY Bumble Bee Nest

July 11, 2017Leave a comment

Bumble bees nest in the ground, often in abandoned rodent nests. The queen emerges in the early Spring ready to build their nest, build honey pots and lay eggs. Your goal in building the nest is to mimic the conditions she is naturally searching for. You can build a nest using lumber, but an equally … Continue reading DIY Bumble Bee Nest

Monarch Population Decline

Monarch populations have declined by 80% and are likely to continue to decline unless habitat restoration, especially planting milkweed, takes place. Learn more here and be sure to check out available milkweed species on my Plants page.

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee listed as endangered

In March of 2017, Bombus affinis, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee was listed as an endangered species. Its historic range included Southern Ohio, but no recent sitings have been recorded. Check out the USFWS and my blog post on building a bumble bee nest to see what you can do to help the recovery of this species.

Million Pollinator Garden Challenge

Are you up to the challenge? Plant a pollinator garden and register it here. Find resources for teaching, planting sustainably, spreading the word.

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