Beetles Released for Hemlock Health
It was a perfect May evening in Newtown, blue skies and warm temperatures. A number of friends and members of Protect Our Pollinators had...
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Louise Washer
Sep 11
Connecticut Campaign to Test Rivers for Neonic Pesticides--How You Can Help!
The CT Clean Rivers Campaign is on a mission to test levels of neonicotinoid pesticides in state rivers, and we need your support to...
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jaymesoyak
Aug 26
Did You Know?
Common evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis) hosts the beautiful pink Primrose moth (Schinia florida). Primrose moths hide inside...
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jaymesoyak
Aug 19
Vermont Becomes Second State to Ban Bee-Killing Neonic Pesticides
"After the Vermont state legislature overrode a veto from Governor Phil Scott, Vermont has now become the second state in the U.S. to ban...
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jaymesoyak
Aug 12
Solitary Wasps: fierce, fascinating, and totally harmless
Photo of Great Golden Digger Wasp by Karalyn Lamb In mid to late summer in the northeastern US, several species of large solitary wasp...
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jaymesoyak
Jul 29
Got Squash?
If so, you have the chance to see the most important floral specialists in agriculture, native solitary bees of two genera, Peponapis and...
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jaymesoyak
Jul 23
Moth Week! July 20-28
"Most consider butterflies the crown jewels of the Lepidoptera world, but somewhere between where the trees meet the sky and shrubs...
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jaymesoyak
Jun 10
Protecting Moths from Light Pollution and Bug Zappers
By Elizabeth Craig Photo of a Luna Moth The best way to protect moths from light pollution is to turn off exterior lights when possible...
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jaymesoyak
Jun 3
Neonics, the New DDT
Calling it the “new DDT,” scientists, educators, and environmentalists met at a conference hosted by the Connecticut Pesticide Reform...
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jaymesoyak
May 20
Blueberries & Buzz Pollination
Love blueberries? Did you know that they generally bloom in the spring and are most effectively pollinated by Buzz Pollinators like...
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jaymesoyak
May 13
To Support Spring Pollinators, Think Big
In summer, pollinators are not often hard-pressed to find flowers. In fact, you might support them without even knowing it: community...
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jaymesoyak
Apr 29
Native Willows: Don't Overlook this Beautiful Pollinator "Superfood"
Have you spotted any blooming willows yet this spring? As Keystone Plants, native willows are extremely valuable for wildlife....
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jaymesoyak
Apr 22
No Mow May: Lessons Learned, From the Xerces Society
No Mow May really took flight this past year! We have seen hundreds of news articles, many new towns creating their own No Mow...
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jaymesoyak
Apr 15
Newsflash: The Warblers are Coming!
April for most of us means the exciting return of brightly colored warblers, “the butterflies of the bird world,” who undertake a...
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jaymesoyak
Apr 8
Non-Toxic Methods for Saving Hemlocks and Other Trees from Invasive Insects
Early spring is the perfect time to inspect your valued trees, and if need be, consult with a tree specialist if you find signs of damage...
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jaymesoyak
Apr 1
Save Your Stems!
Many hollow or pithy plant stems provide excellent homes for cavity nesting insects like the small carpenter bee in the photo above. ...
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jaymesoyak
Mar 25
Native Ground Nesting Bees Need Our Help!
Ground-nesting Cellophane bees have started to emerge in the Northeast! These small fuzzy bees are not aggressive, so if you find a...
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jaymesoyak
Mar 18
Don't Start Your Spring Cleanup Too Soon!
Photo of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail by Karalyn Lamb Many butterflies and moths, such as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in the photo,...
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jaymesoyak
Mar 8
Neonics, The New DDT — What You Need to Know About the Pesticides Harming Connecticut’s Birds, Bees, Wildlife & People
Join Pollinator Pathway for our first hybrid in-person and virtual conference March 11, 2024, Noon to 5 p.m. McCook Auditorium Trinity...
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jaymesoyak
Feb 19
The number of monarchs are dropping at an alarming rate. Here’s what we can do-
"Researchers and community scientists estimate that only a fraction of the population remains—a decline of approximately 70% has been...
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