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Special Edition Blog—Very Important Message

December 27, 2021 by Marion Leave a Comment

Dr Doug Tallamy has asked us to distribute his Homegrown National Park brochure to help spread awareness about the important role we each play in creating biodiversity. “Homegrown National Park […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Protecting Biodiversity, Working Groups Tagged With: biodiversity, climate change, climate crisis, Doug Tallamy, ecosystems, Homegrown National Park, mass extinction, native plants

Cicada Killer Wasps: Scary-looking but Beneficial

August 23, 2021 by Kelsey Leave a Comment

They awaken each summer. From hidden burrows in the ground, they emerge to seek their prey. Each day the hunters tirelessly prowl their territories, pouncing without warning. They subdue each […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Protecting Biodiversity Tagged With: beneficial insects, Cicada Killer Wasps, ecosystems, wasps

Unsung Pollinator Heroes

June 24, 2021 by Kelsey 2 Comments

Did you know that we’re in the middle of Pollinator Week? Organized by the Pollinator Partnership, this is an international celebration of pollinators and a time to spread the word about pollinator protection. And while your thoughts might turn to honeybees, bumblebees, or butterflies, there is far greater diversity among pollinators in our area. Let’s get to know some of these unsung pollinator heroes.

Filed Under: Blog, Protecting Biodiversity, Working Groups, Yardens Tagged With: bees, beetles, beneficial insects, ecosystems, flies, pollinator garden, pollinator week, pollinators, solitary bees

What is Biodiversity? And why should we care?

May 23, 2021 by Kelsey Leave a Comment

I am privileged to be surrounded by nature in both my personal and professional lives. It’s a delight to find some new (to me) event or process unfolding outside: watching […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Protecting Biodiversity, Working Groups Tagged With: biodiversity, ecosystems, local biodiversity, nature, woodland

Garlic Mustard: One Plant You Don’t Want in Your Garden

May 10, 2021 by Marion Leave a Comment

Garlic mustard is a stealthy and treacherous invasive plant bent on invading your garden to create a hostile environment for native plants.  Those pretty flowers and charming heart-shaped leaves look […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Protecting Biodiversity, Working Groups Tagged With: biodiversity, ecosystems, garlic mustard, invasive plants

April 25 Native Plants for Biodiversity Webinar

May 4, 2021 by Kelsey Leave a Comment

On Sunday, April 25th, we hosted a virtual workshop about the benefits of native plants for our local biodiversity, and how to improve the habitat value of our properties. A […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Protecting Biodiversity, Working Groups, Yardens Tagged With: beneficial insects, biodiversity, ecosystems, habitat, native plants, webinar

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