Create a habitat for pollinators as well as the amazing array of less beloved, but still important, insects out there. Read Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
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Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
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PollinatorsBirds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans. Read All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
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All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
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All About Bugs: Dragonflies
Can you tell a green darner from from a great blue skimmer? Dragonflies of all sorts are out in force this time of year. Read All About Bugs: Dragonflies
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Butterfly Gardening in Fall
Learn how to create a simple, low-maintenance design that will lure monarchs, swallowtails, skippers, and other beneficial insects throughout autumn. Read Butterfly Gardening in Fall
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Native Bees
Honey bees are from Europe. The bee species native to North America are very different. They can be black, brown, or green, and the vast majority are solitary creatures that nest in cavities or soil. They are also important pollinators and could use your help! Read Native Bees
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PollinatorsUrban GardeningEcological Gardening
Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. join the Torrey Botanical Society and Dr. Stephen Buchmann for a free illustrated talk showcasing North American native bee diversity and the threats facing bees and other pollinators. Read Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
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Urban Beekeeping
Urban beekeeping is on the rise in the U.S., powered by such trends as the local food movement and the spread of inner-city community gardens. Read Urban Beekeeping
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PollinatorsEcological Gardening
Give Bees a Chance—The Mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder
In the United States, managed honey bees pollinate more than 100 commercial crops, including cherries, blueberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, coffee, and almonds. And these bees are dying. Read Give Bees a Chance—The Mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder
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PollinatorsEcological Gardening
Inviting Caterpillars Into Your Garden
Early naturalists believed that caterpillars and butterflies were separate, unrelated insects. How surprised they would have been by the notion of gardening to attract caterpillars! Yet, to further the cause of butterflies, providing host plants that feed the caterpillars is as important as filling flower beds with bright, nectar-rich blooms that provide nourishment for the adults. Read Inviting Caterpillars Into Your Garden