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Archives for February 2016

Trees & Shrubs for Early Pollinators

February 29, 2016

I am pleased I was finally able to attend the Design with Nature Conference held by the Wild Ones Minnesota Chapters.  A presentation by Heather Holm, author of Pollinators of Native Plants, on "natives bees and their role as pollinators of native plants and cultivated blueberries" brought me some … [Read more...]

Excellent News for Eastern Monarchs

February 27, 2016

The number of hectars being used by monarchs during the 2015-16 winter season has increased to 4.1. Hurrah!

Just released -- the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) and World Wildlife Fund Mexico just released the 2015-16 eastern monarch numbers and the overall population has increased! Monitoring indicates the monarch population is occupying 4.01 hectares. That's more than three … [Read more...]

EPA Funds available for EE

February 26, 2016

If you're planning a local project related to environmental education, consider applying for funding available from the EPA. You've got until April 8th to apply. The projects should increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues by promoting stewardship and helping to develop … [Read more...]

Natural Landscaping $$ from USDA – Wisconsin

February 24, 2016

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced on February 12th that the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill will, with its partners across the nation, have up to $720 million to grant toward projects that will help communities with … [Read more...]

Wildlife Habitat $$ from USDA

February 24, 2016

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced on February 12th that the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill will, with its partners across the nation, have up to $720 million to grant toward projects that will help communities support … [Read more...]

Roadside Right-of-Ways

February 21, 2016

Good news! Recently the federal Highway Trust Fund was renewed through the FAST Act with the provision encouraging pollinator habitat along roadsides intact (HR 22, Sec 1415). It is encouraging to know that the FAST Act with the Highways BEE Act (HR 2738) included was overwhelmingly approved by … [Read more...]

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