As I've posted many times, pollination is a vital part of any ecosystem and ecosystems are a vital part of our well-being here on Earth. We should not overlook their importance, and, in fact, should become a vital part of seeing that they stay healthy -- for the future of our food depends upon it. … [Read more...]
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National Pollinator Week June 19-25, 2017
Each year the US Department of Agriculture announces National Pollinator Week to create a sense of awareness of the huge importance our pollinators are to our well-being. This year National Pollinator Week is being celebrated June 19-25, 2017. While through the efforts of conservationists and … [Read more...]
National Pollinator Week – June 20-26
Reference my post entitled "On the Horizon" from this past February where I mention the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. Although it was nearly 10 years ago that the US Senate unanimously approved the resolution to designate a week in June as "National … [Read more...]
Senators Vote Unanimous – April 2021 Is National Native Plant Month
It finally happened! In a grand bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate authorized this April 2021 as National Native Plant Month. Senate Resolution 109 was introduced and co-sponsored by Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) to the Senate on March 15th. It was passed by unanimous vote on … [Read more...]
Four Simple Steps – Pollinators
National Pollinator Week, initiated and managed by Pollinator Partnership, is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Thirteen years ago, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week.” S.Res. … [Read more...]
Bat Week 2019
Bat Week 2019 will be October 24 thru 31. Although most people know them through the scary stories told about them during Halloween, bats are really our friends. See Bats - the forgotten pollinators. According to the WDNR*, there are great reasons to celebrate bats: Bats are an important … [Read more...]