Were you aware that many beetles, flies, and “true bugs” actually attack, lay eggs in, and sometimes eat harmful pests that farmers and gardeners often control with pesticides? These beneficial insects work in […]
Tag Archives | pollinators
Invite a Pollinator Home!
As you pop that juicy blueberry into your mouth and enjoy the sweet berry goodness, say a silent “thank you” to your local pollinator! We owe a debt of gratitude to these hard […]
Farmscaping for Predators, Parasitic Wasps and Native Bees
Beneficial insects occur naturally in agricultural and surrounding landscapes and provide valuable services to farms. Predatory and parasitic insects are critically important for keeping pest insect populations in check, while native bees are […]
Candy Lane Students to the Rescue!
During a blustery morning of wind and rain, enthusiastic students from Candy Lane Elementary braved the elements in order to help support local pollinators. With planning and financial assistance from Clackamas County Soil […]
Learn How to Bring Nature into Your Yard!
If you long for a beautiful yard that is filled with song birds and the buzzing of native pollinators, but are discouraged by high water bills and hours of maintenance, we have something […]
National Pollinator Week
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, we share with you an article from the Xerces Society. IT’S TIME TO BRING BACK THE POLLINATORS! Next week (June 16 to 22) is National Pollinator Week, […]
Camas Heralds the Arrival of Spring
The beautiful blue flower of the native camas plant heralds the arrival of spring in the Willamette Valley. Oregon is home to 65% of the named species of camas, their habitat ranging from […]
Rain Drops and Restoration Along the Trolley Trail!
Fueled by hot coffee and Voodoo doughnuts, nearly 50 volunteers braved a rain-soaked Saturday morning to help install over 1,400 native trees and shrubs along the Trolley Trail in Oak Grove. Friends of […]
Bumble Bee Watch is Live!
We are pleased to share this exciting announcement from our friends at the Xerces Society. Big news! Xerces Society has launched a new web site: BumbleBeeWatch.org. This site allows you to be directly […]
“Bee” a Beekeeper! Backyard Beekeeping Basics
Do you secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) harbor a desire to to a beekeeper? We can help! If you can garden, you can be a beekeeper. It takes about the same amount of time […]
Bee Conservation Talks Scheduled!
This information is from the Xerces Society. Scott Hoffman Black, conservationist, author, and executive director of the Xerces Society, will be giving three public talks in Oregon this month. The public is invited […]
