Tagged Stories: "pollinators"
Being an influential pollinator is no sweat for these bees
July 17, 2024Sweat bees possess unique traits that make them crucial for pollination
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Life under the fallen leaves
March 9, 2021Bees, butterflies, moths and other insects use leaf cover to weather the winter
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The buzz around buying native plants
February 24, 2021As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives
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A key bee at Chesapeake orchards
September 1, 2020The mason bee is a productive pollinator for all types of native fruits
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Pennsylvania makes strides to protect its pollinators
August 6, 2020Protecting pollinators through science, landscape design and public engagement
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Moths pick up the night shift
July 21, 2020The fascinating features and critical role of these nocturnal insects
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Clearing up confusion around the snowberry clearwing
June 1, 2020This strange-looking insect has been perplexing people for years
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7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives
May 15, 2020Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives
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Uncover nature’s secrets from your own backyard
April 3, 2020From observing wildlife to identifying plants, community science offers options for all
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For bees and other wildlife, a stretch of sand is a land of plenty
April 2, 2020Biologists visit a forgotten landscape that offers valuable habitat
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