Pollinators are essential to the health of our natural ecosystems and the agricultural economy worldwide. It is estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators like bees, flies, beetles, butterflies, birds and bats. Populations of many pollinator species are in decline due to habitat loss and misuse of pesticides.
You can play a vital role in helping pollinators. Make your land, however small or large, safe for pollinators through a few simple actions:
NH Audubon has been working on pollinator conservation for several years through research, land management, and public outreach. Pollinator gardens are established at both the McLane and Massabesic Centers. The goal of these gardens is to demonstrate and share best practices for creating pollinator friendly spaces in your own backyard.
Project Leader: Diane de Luca
Join us for NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Annual Fall Native Plant Sale! Bagley Pond Perennials will be offering a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase, and graciously
Are you sad to see the summer end with the last of your vegetable garden bounty? Fear not! Fall can also be a great time to keep your gardens in
As a gardener committed to sustainable practices, it can be difficult knowing which insects are beneficial to your garden and which are harmful, let alone the best way to help
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be working in the soil to maintain our luscious gardens which include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be working in the soil to maintain our luscious gardens which include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and
Native Plant Sale & Spring Craft Fair at New Hampshire Audubon Sunday, June 4: 11am-4pm at the McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord Join us for the McLane Center
Photos, from the top: Bumblebee on Purple Cone Flower by Diane De Luca, Monarch Butterfly on Common Milkweed by Walter Keane.
